Practice and client management

SmartAsset analyzed the significance of the state-by-state figures on certificants, although some experts say geographic strategies are missing the bigger picture.

Josh Brown, CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, invests in the fintech firm and joins its advisory board to help steer the product roadmap.

High net worth individuals tend to think they can manage investing on their own. Researchers say that's an opportunity for financial advisors.

With more views and options for financial advisors to be independent, TritonPoint Partners is offering up its take on flexibility, cash and equity, and employment status.

The murder of George Floyd nearly five years ago prompted many wealth managers to recommit to diversity, equity and inclusion. Some worry what little progress they've shown since is now at risk.

In an annual release, law firm Eversheds Sutherland finds the broker-dealer self-regulator's total number of enforcement actions increased last year, even as its fine haul fell.

The authors of a new study explaining the specific significance of trusts for building Black wealth used the analogy of a beach filled with starfish.

Incorporating artificial intelligence tools into a tech stack can seem intimidating, if not overwhelming — but that doesn't have to be the case.

From podcasts to technology, advisors are turning to modern offerings for help building new relationships with clients and strengthening existing ones.

Among other things, regulators accused Robinhood of failing to supervise social media influencers and said some of its social media messages were misleading to investors.

Ex-Oklahoma State University Cowboys player Brendon Evers says NCAA athletes need more guidance that reminds them to think about life after sports.

In a warning alarm about the industry's staffing needs, McKinsey predicted there will soon be a massive shortage of advisors to meet client demand.

Every basis point of revenue based on client assets poses competitive implications. Here's how the upcoming change could affect financial advisors' businesses.

John Hicks, the chief marketing officer of Ausdal Financial Partners, sees his firm's lack of private equity ownership as a big part of its appeal.

Software to help advisors better communicate should be more than an afterthought for firms who want to grow organically, industry leaders said at T3.

The near-blunder occurred in the same month that another part of the bank accidentally credited $81 trillion to a different client.

For wealthy and ultrahigh net worth clients, the advantages often prove very attractive. But the policies carry some sophisticated planning challenges and a high cost.

The nonprofit's checklist aims to help advisors effectively use the technology in their firms and emphasizes confidentiality, privacy, integrity, legality and providing accurate information.

The president of the firm's Private Client Group also discusses why advisor headcounts don't mean much anymore and how private equity owners of wealth management firms may have trouble realizing their value propositions.

Location plays a crucial role in growth and advisory practice valuations — just not in a simple map focusing on the largest cities with the most wealthy people.