-  Speakers on an "AI & Compliance" panel at Financial Planning's ADVISE AI conference say advisors can use existing basic compliance principles to make sure their AI use doesn't step on any regulatory landmines. October 29
-  Unpopular compensation changes at UBS continue to drive advisor attrition, costing the firm billions in client assets. But despite the outflows, executives say the new policy is helping improve UBS' profits. October 29
-  The Oasis Group CEO and founder John O'Connell dazzled his audience at ADVISE AI by showing how artificial intelligence can shave hours off the production of plans, stock analyses, even web pages. But at least one advisor remains skeptical. October 29
-  During the opening session of Financial Planning's second annual ADVISE AI Conference, the chief financial planning nerd at Kitces.com took stock of where advisors are, and aren't, adopting the technology in their practices. October 28
-  Resources and personal connections offer significant advantages. But financial advisors and other experts say they only get new RIAs part of the way. October 28
-  Larry Sprung wasn't looking for love (authors), but he wound up finding a great set of clients. October 28
-  Public-sector pensions are shifting more risk onto employees through hybrid designs, variable contributions and COLA changes, transforming retirement planning for millions. October 27
-  The choice of buyer and the price get the most attention, but a possible merger of equals and the technology side of the transition could loom large in the strategy. October 27
-  The Swiss wealth management giant says many of its U.S. clients now "largely rely on other banks for their everyday banking needs." October 27
-  Wells Fargo also pulls from Merrill and Raymond James again from Commonwealth, while AlphaCore buys up a big RIA and the FPA gets a new CEO. October 24
-  The SEC hasn't put forward a new rule for advisors' use of AI since dropping a proposal earlier this year. Is the lack of regulation hindering innovation? October 23
-  The challenge bedevils many heirs' property owners. Here's why experts say it's such a threat and how financial professionals can help guide families through it. October 23
-  Millions of small 401(k) balances end up in safe harbor IRAs, where fees and low returns erode growth. But advisors can help reclaim lost savings. October 23
-  Industry compliance experts say there are few more complicated decisions than knowing when to leave a firm and start your own advisory practice. The government shutdown is making it worse. October 22
-  Much like deciding the right client headcount, choosing whether to fire a customer or turn away new business represents an important step in a firm's development. October 22
-  Despite a slowdown in advisor recruitment from the first half of the year, Stifel managed to achieve record revenue for the third quarter. October 22
-  Dynasty Financial Partners' investment bank joins Diamond Consultants to help departing teams vet transition options, whether that's joining another wirehouse, selling to an RIA aggregator or starting their own business. October 21
-  Drew Lunt, founder of Scratch Capital in Boise, Idaho, still uses Black Diamond for his portfolio accounting needs, but as his client base expands to more affluent, complicated clients, he has looked outside the industry for solutions. October 21
-  Take Financial Planning's latest self-study, general knowledge CE quiz to stay up to date on trends, earn an hour of credit and maintain professional certification. October 21
-  Step away from the rote 30-second spiel. Instead, forge connections with advisory prospects based on trust, not tactics. October 21 The Erskine Group The Erskine Group

















