Growth strategies

Despite concerns about corporate DEI efforts in retreat, financial planners at an industry diversity summit rallied to move forward on creating inclusive cultures.

The founder of Stevens Capital Partners has a career path from TD Ameritrade to his own RIA with key practice management and growth lessons for advisors.

After hiring a U.S. fine art specialist from the gallery world, the Swiss wirehouse is doubling down on its art-world connections to attract ultrarich Americans.

Demand is growing for the certified private wealth advisor credential, which has been around for 15 years and helps advisors cater to high net worth clients.

Ford shares how he rose from cold-calling as a broker to becoming head of wealth at one of the country's biggest banks, and what's next for his team.

Competition for the business of family offices is heating up. From fine art to compliance, here's what some of their needs look like today.

Take part in a discussion of the source of business that's open to only a select number of firms selected by the giant custodians.

One of the largest RIAs in the country is adding another purchase to its hot streak of acquisitions, which included the former United Capital from Goldman Sachs.

The event's theme this year was "creating a culture of accountability," and speakers aimed to help Black consumers access generational wealth.

From addiction counselors to fund managers who can schedule roof repairs, today's family offices need more services than ever before. Here's what advisors should know about working with them.

The leading IBD firm is eager to dominate the entire advisor industry, following another strong quarter for recruiting.

Financial Planning's Top 40 Brokers Under 40 rankings recognize the industry's top elite young producers among broker-dealer firms. Nominations are now open for the 2024 edition.

Financial planning careers pay well and offer great prospects, but many students still don't know they exist.

A handful of insurance companies are remaining in the adjacent field or boosting their holdings, even as many of their rivals sell off most of their advisory businesses.

The number of wealthy Asian Americans is growing. But most RIAs courting them are missing a key approach, according to one firm that is doing it differently.

The CRPC is a popular sister certification of the CFP. FP spoke with the program's head and with advisors who say it's a must-have credential for retirement planning.

Merrill president and co-head Lindsay Hans said the firm is well-positioned for the "largest asset-gathering opportunity that FAs have seen in decades."

Using FP's criteria, data partner COMPLY scraped together a listing of the biggest firms that provide financial planning services but don't accept commissions.

Competitors and critics in an industry fragmented between large and small firms and obsessed with organic growth question the increasing exclusivity and fees.

Around one-fifth of Americans identify as Hispanic. Experts shared tips on how advisors can engage with their growing pool of wealth.