Technology News from Financial Planning

Social media and other digital technologies have fundamentally altered the process and, experts say, often distract financial advisors from the most successful methods.

AFE Private Wealth's upcoming move to a larger office will launch what its partners say is a separate but symbiotic pairing with an exclusive gathering place.

What was once largely a source of referrals for outside professionals is moving in-house for financial advisors in many cases. Here are some examples.

SmartAsset launched a basic calculator to explain the benefits of comprehensive planning in dollar terms that any prospect could understand quickly.

A practice model based on "psychophysiological finance" could lead the profession away from advice that only increases clients' money anxiety, the authors write.

The 2025 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey found that 57% of firms' compliance officers rated AI as a concern.

Finding new customers and expanding existing client relationships is key for recently launched firms. Here's how marketing experts say to go about it.

Some of the most important decisions a firm will make revolve around tech choices; mistakes can be costly and onerous to undo. Here's how advisors at seven firms chose their tech stacks.

Stressed RIA leaders with a glut of wealthtech products to choose from are experiencing analysis paralysis.

Negative net new assets came back to the giant clearing and custody firm in the second quarter, although they weren't as large as in the same period of 2024.

Financial advisors have any number of good reasons to seek the best technology and countless firms trying to provide it. Here's how experts say they should start.

When Brandon Ross sought to build an independent firm from the ground up, he realized integrated tech would be key.

Investors are increasingly turning to generative AI for financial advice, according to a Betterment survey. Advisors say tools like ChatGPT can provide useful information to investors, but they rarely understand a client's whole picture.

Half of polled advisors think AI will reduce the number of advisors needed in the market within the next five years, according to Financial Planning's July latest survey.

Schwab, Fidelity and Pershing are facing growing competition, as the industry strives to do business with financial advisors in as many ways as possible.