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.

Investment strategies

Professor's new book shares stories on how to be a smarter investor

Planners trying to help clients steer clear of momentary panic by investing for the long term will find instructive episodes that often involve sports.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

August 29
Tax

3 tax strategies for summer daycare, jobs and vacation rentals

Property owners, entrepreneurs and parents can tap into savings available through credits, deductions and exemptions during the sunny season.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

August 28
Wealth Think Are AI agents the next big wealth management disruptor? What financial advisors should know

AI agents are already transforming how financial planners and clients interact; the "app-less" version will add an infusion of enterprise-wide scale to the mix.

August 28

Jean Sullivan

Celent
529 plans

Back-to-school is a reminder for financial advisors to review clients' educational savings goals

The best time to start saving for college expenses is right now.

By Rob Burgess
Reporter

August 27
Technology

Schwab, TradePMR among leading custodian platforms in new study

Schwab, TradePMR and other leading custodians scored highly for their execution of product offerings in a new in-depth study by The Oasis Group.

By Rachel Witkowski
Tech reporter

August 27
Technology

Don't speak: How firms like Morningstar teach AI what not to say

Firms like Morningstar and Savvy Wealth share their experiences in building guardrails around AI tools to prevent them from giving risky advice or creating regulatory concerns.

By Rachel Witkowski
Tech reporter

August 26
Professional development

The Ladder: How patience paid off for the founder of an RIA that serves tech professionals

The former Amazon project manager now caters his firm to serving tech professionals.

By Rob Burgess
Reporter

August 26

Resources

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Advisor strategies
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Asking the right questions is at the heart of every meaningful financial conversation—but how do you know what to ask and when?

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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.