Practice and client management

A new baby costs a lot of money, but advisors say there are essential steps to help couples prepare financially for the life-changing event.

An online education service launched by financial advisor George Acheampong is teaching its 2,300 members about private investments.

Gifting assets can be a tricky process, especially for wealthier clients. With Valentine's Day around the corner, here are five tips on getting it right.

A pair of Laidlaw & Company brokers will have to pay nearly $150,000 in restitution and fines for failing to put their clients' interests ahead of their own.

The fintech founder is extending an entrepreneurial hotstreak that started with milk and cookies in college.

Used correctly, wealth management technology has the potential to improve the experience for clients and advisors alike.

PIABA president talks about why getting online records erased is easier than many advisors think and why more barriers should be put up.

Democrats contend Finance Committee Chair Patrick McHenry has made the regulation of digital assets a priority over industry diversity.

Upgrades to eMoney Advisor allow advisors to demonstrate Roth conversions and support SECURE Act 2.0 changes.

Two newlyweds in New York share everything but their bank accounts. Are they missing out on financial benefits?

Financial Planning announces its 2023 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional firms.

Financial Planning announces its 2023 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under age 40.

New IRS rules that allow a surviving spouse more time to file for an estate tax benefit and higher audit rates for wealthy individuals are just two developments for advisors to note.

Sisters Jewel Waller Davis, Joyce Waller Baden and Betty Waller Gray reflect on the financial lessons of their family's 120-year-old business and proud history.

The challenges of studying for three notably difficult tests can pay off for financial planners — especially in today's competitive environment.

Small businesses across the country are expanding their workers' retirement plans, and they want help from professionals.

Orion leaders are throwing their technology and financial support behind the Foundation for Financial Planning as the nonprofit pursues an ambitious New Year's resolution

The mother-daughter team sold their practice to SageView Advisory after deciding that they needed to shed some tasks in order to spend more time with customers.

From BNY Mellon to the mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, BlackRock and Nomura Holdings, members of the Wall Street establishment are planning for a future in digital assets.