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.

RIAs

Attract clients with a team approach

Clients appreciate the depth of expertise that a practice can provide.

By Paul Hechinger
Contributing writer

November 7
Wealth Think Health care and the election: What clients need to know

We have the most expensive and fragmented health care in the world, so now what?

November 7

Carolyn McClanahan

Life Planning Partners
Client retention

Help clients pay less for college

Because federal rules now require parents to plan earlier for funding education, advisers can offer substantial value to clients through their financial aid expertise.

By Donald Jay Korn

November 7
Think outside the box when seeking clients

Some firms bypass traditional methods and offer points and rewards programs.

Sponsored by Investacorp
Tax planning

6 things advisors can learn from clients' tax returns

The documents are good indicators of investors’ past behavior and probable future behavior.

By Allan S. Roth
Founder

November 4
Investment strategies

Does investing monthly or annually beat a lump-sum portfolio?

The way a client invests has much more impact than they usually realize.

By Craig L. Israelsen
Executive-in-Residence

November 4
Client retention

Think outside the box when seeking clients

How some firms bypass traditional methods and offer points and rewards programs.

By Bruce W. Fraser
Financial Writer

November 4

Resources

The latest Financial Planning research and discussion:

Web Seminar A holistic approach to delivering advisor alpha

Markets will move. Strategies will evolve. But the real differentiator? How you show up for your clients.

Partner Insights from eMoney Advisor
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?

Partner Insights from eMoney Advisor

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.