Practice and Client Management News

Financial Planning's Practice and Client Management coverage includes essential advisor-level strategy and operational insight for firms and solo practitioners. Read how elite advisors build retention-driven practices, manage high net worth relationships and operationalize growth frameworks that go beyond rudimentary 101 topics. Learn the latest financial planning news from expert reporting and analysis that matters to industry leaders.

Fintech

Envestnet debuts slew of platform enhancements during Future Proof 2023

Upgrades include tweaks to the user experience, client portal, trading capabilities and the Envestnet Insights Engine.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

September 13
Growth strategies

The 25 fastest-growing RIAs, excluding the M&A dealmakers

Lead generation and client matchmaking service SmartAsset excluded any firms that made M&A deals in the past three years to create its ranking.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

September 13
Technology

Deutsche Bank tests out AI to detect rogue traders' phonecalls

Firms have paid out more than $2.5 billion since December 2021 for the misuse of unofficial communications channels like WhatsApp.

By William Shaw and Aisha S Gani

September 13
Retirement

Why wait? 4 reasons to file for Social Security early

From tax concerns to investing opportunities, there are a surprising number of benefits to claiming on the earlier side.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

September 12
Regulation and compliance

NASAA exams unearth fewer violations but still failures with registration and recordkeeping

State regulators discovered fewer deficiencies with investment advisors but some say they could be doing more to protect vulnerable clients.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

September 12
Portfolio management

The 'megatrends' defining the future of investing, per the CFA Institute

A new report explains the opportunities within the four main challenges facing financial advisors and portfolio managers in the next five to 10 years.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

September 12
Wealth Think ISO reliable yield in today's high-rate environment

Advisors should focus on investments that add income prudently while steering clear of high yield.

September 12

Brad Rapking

Aptus Capital Advisors

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Practice & Client Management: Key Questions & Analysis

How should financial advisors rethink client management as they grow their practices?

As advisory firms grow, client management often shifts from ad-hoc relationship handling to processes focused on segmentation, service models and long-term retention. Coverage in this area reflects how advisors are operationalizing client experience as a core business discipline.

What operational challenges are most important in advisor-client relationships?

Advisors face increasing pressure from capacity constraints, rising client expectations and the need to balance personalization with scale. Practice and client management reporting highlights where firms are finding success to maintain service quality while expanding.

How are advisors adapting communication strategies to changing client expectations?

Client communication strategies are evolving as advisors respond to demographic shifts, digital expectations and heightened demand for transparency. Read how firms are adjusting cadence, channels and messaging.

How does client management impact long-term practice value?

Effective client management is often viewed as a driver of enterprise value. Client management is a key area of focus for retention, referrals and succession outcomes. Learn how client experience strategy directly to firm durability and valuation.