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.

Regulation/Compliance

When should advisors halt disbursements?

There are red flags that may be pointing to elder fraud in a client account.

By Alan J. Foxman
Managing Director

July 30
RIAs

Ex-IBD president joins hybrid RIA as assets top $10B

After affiliating with Advisor Group following its acquisition, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors aims to offer its TAMP across the network.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

July 29
Regulation/Compliance

Kitces: Why Reg BI matters for RIAs

Though designed to raise standards for broker-dealers, the SEC’s 564-page rule sent ripples throughout the advisory industry.

By Michael Kitces
Head of Planning Strategy

July 29
Regulation/Compliance

CFPs: Start planning for new code of conduct today

Advisors and their firms should be prepared for how they will respond to expanded fiduciary responsibilities under new standards.

By Kenneth Corbin
Contributing Writer

July 26
Fee-based compensation

Considering subscription pricing? What you should know first

RIAs need to review fee flexibility, target markets, value and branding.

By Charles Paikert
Senior Editor

July 26
Retirement scan

Savings or loan: Which should clients turn to?

For retirees, dipping into their traditional retirement accounts could trigger an income tax bill while withdrawing from Roth accounts might not result in a tax liability.

By Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

July 25
Recruiting

Raymond James swipes $725M in advisors

The new recruits came at the expense of wirehouse rivals Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo.

By Paola Peralta
Associate Editor

July 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.