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.

Technology

SEC approves cybersecurity disclosure rules

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved new rules that would require entities to disclose material cybersecurity incidents.

By Chris Gaetano
Technology Editor

July 26
Wealth management

How advisors are taking advantage of wealthtech's AI enthusiasm

A discussion about how AI is transforming wealth management focused on current applications, next-level concerns and where the tools fit in an advisor's workflow.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

July 25
Industry News

What advisors can learn from a music festival teaching financial literacy

Winning those critical next-generation clients often involves teaching financial literacy. A music festival this fall offers new ideas for how to do that.

By Victoria Zhuang
Reporter

July 24
Retirement

1 in 5 Americans don't think they'll ever retire, study finds

For decades, Americans have been retiring later and later in life. Now 20% of the population is giving up on the idea altogether.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

July 24
Wealth management

Why most Americans aren't ready to inherit wealth

The industry is getting advisors ready for the great wealth transfer, but next-generation clients will need plenty of guidance too.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

July 24
Artificial intelligence

Using AI to help advisors find the right words

Fintech veteran and former Skience president Marc Butler believes by working together, advisors can help develop generative AI that truly works for them.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

July 21
Wealth management

UBS eyes advantages as ultrahigh net worth population grows

The head of private wealth management in the Americas says he was once skeptical of the idea of the "great wealth transfer." No longer.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

July 21

Resources

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Advisor strategies
On-Demand Web Seminar Quarterly Outlook Briefing
Web Seminar The art of asking questions

Asking the right questions is at the heart of every meaningful financial conversation—but how do you know what to ask and when?

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Web Seminar Unlock your potential: Monetize and maintain your independence

Did you know you can monetize, simplify and preserve your legacy, all while bridging to the next generation? Most will wonder "what's the catch?"

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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.