Practice Management News from Financial Planning

The latest study tracking financial advisor movement from research firm Cerulli Associates suggests that employee brokerages must change with the times.

The Biden Administration rule for a fiduciary standard on one-time retirement-related advice died in two separate court decisions.

Considered a report card on client satisfaction across both advised and DIY customers, the latest JD Power survey points to the growing power of technology to capture new business.

Authenticity and judgment will emerge as differentiators for financial advisors as AI tools reduce the cost of early-stage analysis.

A new annual compensation report by consulting firm Succession Resource Group explains how pay plans can boost — or detract from — the value of an RIA.

Punitive damages, disclosures over employment terminations, the statute of limitations for bringing claims — FINRA is asking about it all in a series of more than 60 questions about revamps to its arbitration procedures.

A recent alert from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission flags ongoing compliance gaps in testimonials, endorsements and third-party ratings as scrutiny shifts to real-world practices.

Research shows that many investors fear policy changes could hurt their retirements, but these concerns often go unspoken with financial advisors, creating a planning gap.

Many business owners wind up regretting how they exit from their ownership. That's why experts say financial advisors should ramp up their planning for it.

Penny Pennington has presided over a wide-ranging overhaul that has seen forays into alternative assets and banking but also heightened rates of advisor departures.

Dynasty accuses Merrill of acting in distorting the court record in its attempt to force a dispute over a giant breakaway team before FINRA arbitrators.

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

With so many changes in how people communicate, the lead generation and conversion process seems daunting. But experts say RIAs have the opportunity to achieve big growth through sustained and focused investing.

Questions this season reflect confusion about 1099 income, new OBBBA deductions and retirement considerations, according to data from online expert platform JustAnswer.

The latest victory in court for Jayne W. Di Vincenzo over Devin J. Garofalo may have finally ended the saga.

After an optimistic start to the year, financial advisors' confidence in the economy and other key indicators fell sharply in March as the United States escalated its bombing campaign in Iran.

Analysts warn AI agents could automatically move clients' uninvested cash into money markets and other high-yielding investments, depriving brokerages of one of their most lucrative revenue sources.

The latest study by The Kitces Report of advisors' well-being found five key drivers of their happiness with work — and many firms are falling short.

The spring media buy for the CFP Board's ad push to increase public trust in and visibility of certified financial planners will cost $14.6 million and run to May 17.