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

Riskalyze co-founder lands role with former colleague at estate planning fintech startup

At EncorEstate Plans, Matt Pistone will lead the tech strategy for fintech that develops estate planning software for financial advisors.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

April 26
Fintech

Morningstar Wealth brings portfolio analytics feature to data aggregator ByAllAccounts: Wealthtech Weekly

Plus, iCapital launches structured investments via Envestnet, Betterment beefs up client onboarding and Onramp adds Coinbase Prime as trading partner.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

April 26
Fintech

Struggling with prospect emails? Fidelity Labs' Catchlight says generative AI can help

Catchlight leaders say their tool can scale individualized engagement and overcome writer's block.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

April 25
Retirement

Ask an advisor: My son has autism. Would retiring early get him more Social Security?

Social Security is complicated. Trying to make the most of it for a disabled child is even more so.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

April 25
Wealth management

Canadian fintech startup brings crypto education to advisors through Morningstar Advisor Workstation

Morningstar Advisor Workstation now provides access to AmiLearn, a digital asset education platform that gives advisors the power to learn at their own pace.

By Justin L. Mack
Former Wealthtech Reporter

April 24
Regulation and compliance

Look for alternatives to crypto, other risky plays: 5 takeaways from SEC Reg BI bulletin

The regulator's latest staff bulletin also calls on planners at hybrid firms to always be clear about if they're wearing their broker or advisor hat.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

April 21
Wealth management

Canada's RBC Wealth Management seizes on bank crisis to expand U.S. growth plan

The regional firm, whose parent is the 10th largest bank in the world by market capitalization, is eager to pitch top advisors seeking stability. At the same time, it's ramping up a major branding campaign with Major League Soccer and Apple to woo next-generation clients.

By Victoria Zhuang
Reporter

April 20

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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.