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Private equity in 401(k)s may face significant liquidity strains, reducing returns and complicating plan management, according to new Morningstar research.

A new report from Cerulli Associates shows older, affluent investors are far more skeptical of AI use than their younger counterparts. Financial advisors who use AI tools in their practices say transparency is key to setting wary clients at ease.

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RBC Wealth Management-U.S. sees a 12% surge in assets under administration — thanks largely to skyrocketing market gains.

The recruiting deal comes after NewEdge Advisors drew a 24-person team previously managing $1.4 billion for Ameriprise earlier this year.

Wealthy clients and the firms that serve them should cultivate a "zero-trust" mindset to repel hackers and their increasingly sophisticated digital scams.

The revamped platform will be available by late summer and feature several upgrades, including a greater ability to be discovered by artificial intelligence search results.

Co-founder Shannon Eusey will step into the role of board chair as Matthew Cooper becomes the firm's second CEO.

President Donald Trump unveiled a federal plan offering government-backed retirement accounts with a $1,000 annual match for workers without employer-sponsored plans.

After a long price correction in the art market, Bank of America is expanding its advisory services for collectors — and it's not alone.

New research shows visuals and gamified tools can dramatically boost client understanding and engagement around complex retirement rules.

With AI concerns crimping wealth management firms' stock values, an analysis by Fitch Ratings reveals the companies' underlying dynamics after a strong 2025.

Advisors are only human, and mistakes are bound to happen. But missteps, for all the pain they can cause, can also help an advisor — and their practice — grow stronger.

Showing up for clients is still crucial, but using AI to deliver on financial goals matters more, says Altruist's CEO.

Small oversights when drafting a trust can snowball into major headaches for clients and their heirs. Here's how advisors can help.

The arrival of Warren-Fantano Wealth Management at Janney will give the regional broker-dealer a new office in Delaware.

Impact investing experts admit that the first year under President Trump has brought changes to the rhetoric around ESG. The realities look far more murky, though.

The 6-3 Supreme Court ruling against one of President Donald Trump's signature economic policies was consequential, but experts say volatility is unlikely to be over.

A new bipartisan bill would exempt retroactive Social Security payments from federal taxes, easing a surprise financial burden for millions of retirees.

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