Practice and client management

Plus, Holistiplan comes to Advisor Group and Bento Engine launches a new lead generator and a new tool

As headlines spotlight the disruptive power of artificial intelligence, a pair of experts say that advisors need to double down on being more human than ever.

A new report found more than 542 shareholder resolutions filed on ESG issues as of mid-February in this year's proxy season. But anti-ESG proposals also jumped.

The top Massachusetts securities regulator contends a broker's misdeeds could have been prevented if internal compliance officers had only tried.

Most firms rank technology as their most important strategic initiative — but they struggle with how to prioritize and implement change.

Planner Pamela Perskie's advisory practice, which serves musicians, NBA players and real estate and private equity executives, left Mariner to start its own firm.

In today's interconnected economy, is there any way to hedge your bets? The experts weigh in.

A full quarter of American workers cut back on their retirement savings last year, and 12% stopped saving altogether.

Leaning into the technique and the technology that enables it at scale can differentiate a practice while driving better clients outcomes.

In a new risk alert, the Wall Street regulator warns about lapses with cybersecurity, email and third-party vendors.

America's youngest investors are far more confident and proactive about retirement planning than previous generations. What's their secret?

Treating the financial plan as an end product instead of a first chapter can impede portfolio performance and erode trust.

At EncorEstate Plans, Matt Pistone will lead the tech strategy for fintech that develops estate planning software for financial advisors.

With trillions of dollars just sitting in accounts and earning nothing for clients, the industry veteran said cash presents a significant business opportunity for advisors.

Plus, iCapital launches structured investments via Envestnet, Betterment beefs up client onboarding and Onramp adds Coinbase Prime as trading partner.

Catchlight leaders say their tool can scale individualized engagement and overcome writer's block.

Social Security is complicated. Trying to make the most of it for a disabled child is even more so.

Morningstar Advisor Workstation now provides access to AmiLearn, a digital asset education platform that gives advisors the power to learn at their own pace.

The regulator's latest staff bulletin also calls on planners at hybrid firms to always be clear about if they're wearing their broker or advisor hat.