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More than five dozen stories from the past year reflect an era of building controversy and pushback amid ongoing efforts to remove barriers and promote careers.

Fifth Third Wealth Advisors President Eric Housman thinks his bank's $2 billion advisory practice still occupies a distinct position in the industry. But it's not likely to stay that way.

From trending independence to the rise in AI in wealth management, these stories and series dove deep on issues of utmost importance to financial advisors in 2024.

Trump returns to the White House promising both deregulation and tariffs, the Fed considers whether to keep dropping interest rates or not and markets, which hit new highs in 2024, are watching it all closely in the new year.

The Federal Open Market Committee cut the fed funds target again in December but signaled fewer cuts in 2025. There was some dissent. The markets are watching to see if the Federal Reserve pauses its easing cycle in January. Brian Rehling, head of global fixed-income strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, recaps and parses the previous day's FOMC meeting and Fed Chair Jerome Powell's press conference.

Michael Bernier oversaw roughly $165 million in client assets at Canter Strategic Wealth Management, a firm with $300 million under management. Then he left to join LPL.

The battle over ESG investing is spreading in the Midwest, with the recent passage of an Ohio law and a decision by the Indiana Public Retirement System.

Here are the ways Americans fell behind on their estate planning in 2024 — and how financial advisors can help them catch up.

AI-driven faux-emotional chatbots pose existential questions about the future of human financial advisors.

Industry watchdogs stayed busy trying to root out elder fraud and off-channel communications while plaintiffs lawyers' questioned firms' sweeps policies and regulators' basic authority.

As Americans prepare for a more crypto-friendly government, do digital currencies deserve a place in their nest eggs?

The SECURE 2.0 Act contained changes to traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts and 401(k) plans that are being phased in over several years.

Whether for portfolio diversification or hedging against inflation, investors are set to take this precious metal to even greater heights in the new year.

Blending CPAs and CFPs into a team larger than the sum of its parts requires meticulous planning and client education.

The bill now heads to President Biden's desk, but supporters and critics alike worry about how it will be funded.

Advancements in AI, helping advisors cater to DIY investors and providing access to alternative assets and private markets are some of the trends coming next year.

Here's a roundup of tax-related news and insights on politics, practice management, investment strategies, health savings accounts, estate planning and more.

FINRA charges restitution but forgoes punitive fines for the three firms after crediting them for cooperating in its investigation.

Cetera also names the next president of its wealth management division and Corient scoops up a $7.9 billion RIA in Maine.

By effectively redesigning their websites, firms can target prospects who may already be searching for the services they provide.