Practice management

Four financial advisors and other experts speaking at last week's Future Proof conference shed light on the intersection of the wealth and accounting fields.

Most firms are limited liability corporations these days, but a significant chunk of older firms are c-corporations. Experts share the key factors involved with the options.

These two demographics are expanding their wealth and savings, despite economic challenges that cut across their age groups.

Cloud-based, password-protected accounts are becoming increasingly important for advisors to discuss with clients during the planning process.

Today's clients are looking for planners who stand out online as they try to make sense of newly available information and tools, according to two expert panels.

Mark Matson aims to help people define and realize their goals by making "academic investing principles accessible to everyday investors," he said.

Clients must understand that having too much of their portfolios allocated in cash can mean lower returns over time.

Regulators allege First Horizon Advisors violated Reg BI when it continued recommending complex investments even though it was struggling to bring over customer information from a recent acquisition.

Experts expect the rate cuts to continue, but for how long and how effective they will be in achieving a "soft landing" remain to be seen.

Financial advisors from three non-giant firms shared how they can find their edge in a channel of wealth management that's increasingly fragmented toward the top.