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.

Tax planning

Kitces: Don’t sleep on these tax savings strategies

Despite raised thresholds, advisors can still find big itemization opportunities if they know where to look.

By Michael Kitces
Head of Planning Strategy

September 27
Clearinghouses/custodians

Raymond James plays the long game on custody

The firm is relying on firm reputation and word-of-mouth referrals for growth.

By Jessica Mathews
Associate Editor

September 27
Broker Protocol

Janney wins restraining order against ex-advisor who decamped with long list of former clients

The Philadelphia-based firm takes round one in a complaint involving Broker Protocol and debt issues.

By Kenneth Corbin
Contributing Writer

September 27
Portfolio management

Advisors asking: Is now the time to buy high-yield bonds?

The price rise and concurrent yield slide on BB-rated bonds is giving some planners pause.

By Joseph Lisanti
Contributing Writer

September 26
Retirement planning

The top 25 cities for retirement

Certain locations can help clients maintain their lifestyles — or even improve them.

By Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

September 26
RIAs

Custodial flexibility, services fuel Ladenburg firm’s alternate corporate RIA

Triad Hybrid Solutions has added 31 advisors and $1.3 billion in AUM since the beginning of last year.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

September 25
Private equity firms

Kestra aims to best ‘one-size-fits-all’ competitors after advisors buy in

CEO James Poer seeks a different approach from rivals under the IBD’s new ownership.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

September 25

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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.