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.

Wealth management

LPL sees $1.5B AUM slide in Crown Capital acquisition

Despite the apparent decline, the independent broker-dealer giant remains one of the leaders in advisor recruiting and merger and acquisition deals.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

May 10
Wealth management

UBS mulls bonuses for bankers who draw rich clients to wealth management

The plan comes as part of CEO Ermotti's goal of narrowing the distance between his firm and its U.S. wealth management rivals.

May 10
Wealth management

Everyone wants money. But what's it mean to be wealthy?

Advisors and other leaders in the profession have a unique window into what "wealth" really means. Here's how they defined it.

By Tobias Salinger
Chief Correspondent

May 9
Compensation

FDIC backs JPMorgan in dispute with ex-First Republic advisors

The federal banking regulator agrees that the former employees' claims against the failed regional bank don't belong in FINRA arbitration.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

May 9
Wealth Think Advisors: Be the Indiana Jones of your own AI adventure

A dial of destiny, not a temple of doom, awaits financial planners who face AI-enabled wealthtech head-on.

May 9

Brian McLaughlin

Orion Advisor Technology
Regulation and compliance

FTX has billions more than needed to pay bankruptcy victims

The once-discraced firm has benefited from the recent strong rallly in cryptocurrencies.

May 8
Compensation

Fight over deferred comp comes to Merrill's door

Arbitration panels and courts have already shown openness to arguments that deferred compensation is protected under federal retirement law.

By Dan Shaw
Reporter

May 8

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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.