Practice management

President Jim Fitzpatrick plans to address changing approaches to distribution and data management, and place more focus on diversity and inclusion.

Stock plunges can hurt more than some clients may know, due to their asymmetrical relationship with gains.

For years, I helped clients make choices that improved their happiness and work-life balance. Why wasn't I doing the same for myself?

If these black financial advisors meet the goal, it will defy the industry's stark racial disparities: early career growth at that level just “doesn't happen in our demographic,” one partner says.

The promotions positions Jim’s son Nathaniel Simons to assume his father’s role as chairman under a succession plan that began about a decade ago.

In the first episode of Financial Planning's new podcast series, Tobias Salinger talks with advisor Dasarte Yarnway about how he “fought and clawed” his way into the profession and discusses the ambitious goals he’s working toward for his RIA, as well as the industry.

The custodian has made three big announcements. The connection between the three may not be obvious, but together, they indicate what I think could be a brilliant strategy.

To grow, firms need to be as engaged in the marketing and sales side of their business as they are in the investment side.

The firm plans to entice new customers through its stock plan administration and financial wellness businesses.

The firm added 40,000 new accounts last year and hit a record $3 trillion in client balances.

This rise of the so-called grey divorce has created a number of uncommon and complex issues for retirement accounts.

The tricky part is educating clients on how to recognize what constitutes underperformance and overperformance.

Planners — and RIAs that want to hire them — have faced hurdles tied to client solicitation rules.

Since selling a majority of his firm to HighTower, John Egan's AUM has soared 50% and he’s lost 15 pounds. Will other advisors reap benefits from similar deals?

A succession strategy doesn't have to be set in stone, writes columnist Carolyn McClanahan.

Protesters and nonprofits are ramping up criticism of the largest fund managers for what they say is insufficient action around the global environmental crisis.

Our industry is one of the few that’s barely experienced pricing pressure ... so far. Here's how to assure you keep providing value to clients.

MFA hired a former George W. Bush administration staffer to bolster its lobbying presence ahead of what promises to be a turbulent political year.

The accounts will be managed through Wealthscape, allowing advisers access to their client’s finances to help manage rising healthcare costs.