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Drew Lunt, founder of Scratch Capital in Boise, Idaho, still uses Black Diamond for his portfolio accounting needs, but as his client base expands to more affluent, complicated clients, he has looked outside the industry for solutions.

More seniors than ever are choosing Medicare Advantage, but the growth isn't universal. In some states, most still prefer original Medicare, according to a recent SmartAsset study.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost the number of filers who must calculate their AMT. But that doesn't mean they're all going to have to pay it.

Starting next year, more households will need to calculate or pay the AMT. The rules are complicated. Here's how financial advisors can prepare themselves — and clients — for the changes.

As geopolitical and other uncertainty remains, gold is seen as a useful hedge. But experts warn gold's rise won't last forever.

Janney also adds teams from Morgan Stanley and UBS, while LPL Financial picks up advisors from Janney for its direct employee channel.

The question ties into so many of the factors that distinguish large and small firms, various client niches and decisions about whether or not to hire staff.

The fact that many financial advisors say they do not provide tax planning belies how much value they may add through that service, according to an expert.

Tips and tricks on building a successful niche: This week, Andrew Barninger of Personal Wealth Advisory shares insights on financial planning for business owners looking for an exit.

Solita Marcelli of UBS discusses wealth management's future, leadership, and why risk management is the heart of the industry.

Oden, the U.S. Head of International Wealth and Private Banking at HSBC, details what her clients are asking about today.

Some financial advisors may still hesitate to get on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube or TikTok. But experts say growing firms need to be on the social platforms.

Wealth management firms are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to grow their businesses and reduce time spent on administrative work. Amid the AI boom, firms say education has become their top priority.

Though advisors keep heading for the door following the sale of Commonwealth, industry analysts believe LPL Financial can still hit its post-purchase goals for retaining assets and headcount.

Will the Federal Reserve cut rates in October? BNP Paribas Chief U.S. Economist James Egelhof discusses the meeting and Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

Financial Planning's AI Readiness Survey found that advisors are already using AI for creating legal document summaries and seeing results, but legal experts warn that undisclosed, unmonitored use could open firms up to liability.

In this month's Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook, advisors' feelings about the overall economy and practice performance were up. That optimism could be fleeting.

Building a multigenerational practice speaks to some of the highest ideals of a planner's professional calling, speakers at a CFP Board conference said.

But Commonwealth Financial Network retains its appeal, pulling a team from Morgan Stanley, while LPL draws a large practice from RBC.

Along with traditional financial planning, Tushar Kumar includes estate and tax planning services at his firm in order to give clients, especially high net worth ones, a complete picture.