Practice and client management

What was once largely a source of referrals for outside professionals is moving in-house for financial advisors in many cases. Here are some examples.

The decision to rejoin the CEO and chairman roles comes roughly two months after regulators removed an asset cap that had stunted the San Francisco-based company's growth for seven years.

The American College of Financial Services and RISR are collaborating as a BNY Wealth report showcased the planning complexities of owner succession deals.

If brands want to be remembered fondly by event attendees, experts say items with long-term usefulness outweigh cheap throwaways every time.

So-called pig butchering schemes, in which victims are tricked into sending money to scammers, are on the rise.

The question looms especially large for startups breaking into the field, but there are no straightforward answers. Here's a guide for financial advisors.

Women are gaining trillions in assets every year. Advisors who want to be recommended by women clients to other women to manage it should learn what not to say.

A rise in gray divorce presents distinct planning challenges for advisors. A majority of married Americans say that a divorce would derail their retirement plan, a new Allianz Life study found.

SmartAsset launched a basic calculator to explain the benefits of comprehensive planning in dollar terms that any prospect could understand quickly.

Around 10% of advisors anticipate transitioning their practice this year, either through consolidation or individual decisions to move firms, according to a new Cerulli study.

A practice model based on "psychophysiological finance" could lead the profession away from advice that only increases clients' money anxiety, the authors write.

Working with disabled clients is more than setting up ABLE accounts and special needs trust. It's also important to know how to communicate with them.

A new federal student loan borrowing limit could push more students seeking advanced degrees into costly private debt, according to financial advisors.

For many family offices, the bulk of services they provide takes a backseat to one specific goal: preserving wealth for their clients' heirs.

A new estate planning solution from Carefull, a financial services platform for seniors and their families, seeks to automatically sync important financial information for estate planning.

Wealth managers are rushing to serve ultrahigh net worth clients. But industry veterans warn some may be promising more than they can deliver.

The 2025 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey found that 57% of firms' compliance officers rated AI as a concern.

Finding new customers and expanding existing client relationships is key for recently launched firms. Here's how marketing experts say to go about it.

Most athletes run into money problems after their playing days are over, but experienced advisors say that with careful planning, this specialized client base can build financial success for the long run.

Experts say that families often get caught off guard by their loved ones' cognitive decline and it's a crucial component of planning that is frequently left undiscussed.