Practice Management News from Financial Planning

Large wealth managers are chasing a multitrillion dollar opportunity to manage more of their clients' assets. But many high net worth investors give their business to multiple firms, whether out of a desire for protection, habit or a need to shop around for the best returns.

Michael Beloff has helped families with special needs while also understanding how to best take care of his own son with autism. He's grown free outreach into a thriving niche.

Advisor Growth Solutions founder Jeffrey Czajka created a new professional community for early-career advisors at a low price point by the field's standards.

New research from the TIAA Institute finds financial literacy slipping further, with investors across generations struggling to with risk comprehension.

A study released by Ficomm Partners and Absolute Engagement found that nearly 9% of high net worth investors turned to AI over a human for referrals. This shift in referral inquiries offers advisors an opportunity to deepen digital presences.

Median total compensation for certified financial planners climbed to $195,000 last year. But pay varied widely, depending on factors like experience and type of firm worked at.

He and planner Taylor Schulte led a group of speakers presenting a trove of "deliverables" and actionable takeaways from the Kitces Marketing Summit.

Valuation experts say RIA purchasers are most attuned to organic sources of growth — assets from new and existing clients. But market gains also play a role.

The U.S. Department of Labor collected public comments on its proposal to give fiduciaries discretion to include alternative investments in 401(k) plans.

Schwab, Vanguard and Fidelity barred the DAFs they sponsor from making grants to the indicted nonprofit. The episode highlights why advisors should help clients choose fund sponsors carefully.

The report by ISS Market Intelligence displays both a large uptick in moves by financial advisors and other reps last year and trends over the past decade or more.

The managing director of a multifamily office shares the tech that reduces drudgery and amplifies empathy — and an easy screen to help advisors steer clear of the dreaded "AI ick."

A presentation by Succession Resource Group shares the key pitfalls to avoid for RIAs seeking to create succession plans and recruit financial advisors.

Morningstar research suggests that while expenses drop in retirement, so, too, does income. Findings suggest some considerations for retirement planning.

If married clients are heading for a divorce, experts share how to guide a dividing household, from setting strict communication boundaries to knowing your legal limits.

An industry recruiter says two big questions remain: Can Raymond James keep up its recruiting momentum after most Commonwealth advisors are settled? And how will LPL Financial respond?

Advisors overwhelmingly think they are adept at serving women investors, but fewer than 4 in 10 say they actually understand women's financial and retirement goals.

Talking about the importance of one type of tax planning or another is far different from implementing all of those strategies across the industry.

Section 529 plans, or qualified tuition programs, offer tax-advantaged savings for educational expenses, but advisors say clients should also consider the accounts' limitations.

The rankings of the fastest-growing RIAs over the past 12 months, compiled by AdvizorPro, highlight key nuances of the channel's rapid expansion.