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.

Best RIAs to Work For

The 52 best RIAs to work for

Which registered investment advisors have the best work culture? Here are the top 52, according to the employees themselves.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

December 3
Tax

Slow down on that SLAT. Here are some of the risks

The tax advantages and a degree of flexibility have added to the appeal of spousal lifetime access trusts. But they aren't a fit for everyone.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

December 2
RIA Leaders 2024

RIA Leaders: Top 10 firms by number of financial advisors for 2024

The largest fee-only RIAs expanded rapidly in the past year, but a new No. 1 led a group including Savant, Moneta, EP Wealth, Modera and The Mather Group.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

November 26
Wealth management

How to give clients the perfect holiday presents

From baggage tags to homemade tamales, here are some of the gifts financial advisors are giving to make clients' holidays merry and bright.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

November 25
Tax

The most wonderful time of the year, for tax-loss harvesting

Avoiding fund distributions or using offsetting losses in any month can deliver big savings on payments to Uncle Sam at the end of the year, experts say.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

November 25
Wealth management

Citi bonuses buy time for Sieg's rush to revamp

Tech defects complicate Citi's already longshot bid to build a world-class wealth management business.

November 25
Best Workplaces in Money Management

The 18 best places to work in money management

Financial Planning surveyed money managers across the country to find the firms where they truly thrived. Here are the top 18.

By Nathan Place
National Reporter

November 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.