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Planners could play a crucial role in identifying the signs of forced labor or sexual coercion and supporting victims — with the right training, an expert said.

These eight firms are using AI and technology to build stronger connections with clients and build business at scale.

While 65% of asset managers are in some phase of testing out GenAI, only 5% have actually applied it to a firm-wide growth strategy, a KPMG survey found.

The giants of the channel grabbed most of the spots in the rankings, but some of their smaller or midsize rivals are also expanding quickly.

Northern adventures are all the rage, but wealthy clients planning to take these high-cost trips need insurance coverage that meets specific contingencies.

AssetLink is using AI and machine learning to better analyze data on clients and match them with the right advisors.

How do financial advisors work with elder law attorneys or aging life care managers to support your clients?

The Internal Revenue Service is ramping up its scrutiny of large partnerships, leveraging increased funding under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Lawyers note the kinds of grievances the firm allegedly withheld are what potential clients look at when choosing advisors.

As more women generate and steward great wealth, they must also strive to develop and maintain financial wellness. The wealth management industry has a vital role to play in helping dynamic women on their journey.

Scams targeting individuals aged 60 and older caused over $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 — an increase of approximately 11% from the year prior, according to the FBI.

Schwab vehemently denied allegations that it mishandled clients' uninvested cash, calling the putative class action just the latest in a series of "unsound, copycat lawsuits."

Wealth management firms are facing scrutiny from investors over their investing choices and missed signs of fraud, in our latest look at the legal issues in wealth management.

Even a modest ceremony can cost thousands, with the price tag for destination weddings easily crossing into five-digit figures and higher.

Industry groups see the new AML requirements as unnecessarily redundant and burdensome on small firms.

Planners trying to help clients steer clear of momentary panic by investing for the long term will find instructive episodes that often involve sports.

Property owners, entrepreneurs and parents can tap into savings available through credits, deductions and exemptions during the sunny season.

The Top 20 Firm is also taking an equity investment in Sequoia Financial, and the two plan to deliver services to each other's clients.

AI agents are already transforming how financial planners and clients interact; the "app-less" version will add an infusion of enterprise-wide scale to the mix.

The best time to start saving for college expenses is right now.