Practice and client management

Despite recruiting efforts, firms have struggled to bring in new blood, making retention more important than ever.

In the largest-ever conversion, issues are bound to come up. With some dust settled, what's the outlook for the giant custodian's dominance?

Ford shares how he rose from cold-calling as a broker to becoming head of wealth at one of the country's biggest banks, and what's next for his team.

FINRA Foundation's finding that nearly nine out of 10 adults have financial worries presents advisory practices with a basic yet pressing question.

Competition for the business of family offices is heating up. From fine art to compliance, here's what some of their needs look like today.

Cerulli projects independents and hybrids to control nearly a third of intermediary asset market share by 2027.

Called Knowledge Hub+, the new learning platform curates insights from more than 30 academics, industry innovators, financial planning experts and practice management leaders.

Take part in a discussion of the source of business that's open to only a select number of firms selected by the giant custodians.

Brand is more than logos, color palette and images — it's a consistent effort that encompasses every client-facing aspect of your practice, says this marketing expert.

From fielding self-harm threats to handling family estate feuds, here's how an advisor can productively intervene with ultrawealthy families.

Some think the firm needs to become better known if it's to reach its growth goals.

One of the largest RIAs in the country is adding another purchase to its hot streak of acquisitions, which included the former United Capital from Goldman Sachs.

The event's theme this year was "creating a culture of accountability," and speakers aimed to help Black consumers access generational wealth.

From addiction counselors to fund managers who can schedule roof repairs, today's family offices need more services than ever before. Here's what advisors should know about working with them.

According to a new study from F2 Strategy, AI enthusiasm is high in wealth management, but understanding remains low.

The agency recommends that financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients start by using a tool on its website and offers a few other helpful words of advice.

With the agency receiving tens of billions of dollars from the Inflation Reduction Act, a new watchdog report identified several areas for improvement.

The leading IBD firm is eager to dominate the entire advisor industry, following another strong quarter for recruiting.

Chairman Gary Gensler draws attention to high-profile cases over WhatsApp and other messenger communications as well as the need for crypto regulation.

Financial Planning's Top 40 Brokers Under 40 rankings recognize the industry's top elite young producers among broker-dealer firms. Nominations are now open for the 2024 edition.