Health and wellness

The asset management giant called out the method of offsetting capital gains in this year's edition of its oft-cited study tracking the "alpha" of financial planning.

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

A former veteran UK-based planner and a behavioral analysis expert penned a practical guide for financial advisors on implementing "EI" into their practices.

Experts say financial advisors and wealth management professionals can do a lot of good — and advance their businesses — by promoting financial literacy.

In Preston Cherry's guide to avoiding the stigmas around money to find what he calls "your financial harmony," he also shares his personal struggles and path to transformation.

President-elect Donald Trump's second administration signals the need for empathy and steps to protect estates or consider moving to a new state, advisors say.

Experts have amassed a wealth of resources and evidence to help financial advisors adapt psychological methods to their practices when onboarding customers.

Harmon Kong wrote a book about wealth that doesn't include any financial jargon. He argues discussions between parents and their kids hold much more value.

Low interest-rate yields, minimum-asset requirements for investing and higher fees brought lower grades for most of the firms reviewed in an annual study.

One of the leading changemakers in the profession is seeking to raise $1,000 per mile for nonprofits focused on increasing access to wealth management.

Marriage, government and employee benefits, and mental health often loom large for a base of clients that is more likely than straight peers to live alone.

Mark Matson aims to help people define and realize their goals by making "academic investing principles accessible to everyday investors," he said.

Three executives shared best practices around compensation in the fight to recruit, retain and support planners and other key employees.

Planners could play a crucial role in identifying the signs of forced labor or sexual coercion and supporting victims — with the right training, an expert said.

As more women generate and steward great wealth, they must also strive to develop and maintain financial wellness. The wealth management industry has a vital role to play in helping dynamic women on their journey.

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

Essential free services play a critical role for clients, financial advisors' careers and industry recruiting. But only if practitioners avoid some pitfalls, experts say.

Planners can help savers avoid higher taxes, IRS penalties and Medicare headaches by guiding them through the strict guidelines for the accounts.

Experts say it's important to examine clients' relationships with money but there is an ethical line when such conversations should be led by licensed professionals.

GYL Financial sees the services as a fiduciary duty to its customers alongside the industry's business incentives and compliance requirements.