Practice management

Compensation is critical — and keeps climbing — as 76% of RIAs say they plan to poach advisors from other firms.

Whether it’s AI managing regulations or nextgen tools acting as data scientists, executives say tech will change how asset managers work.

The recent moves display the stakes of the competitive recruiting fight, which has led to firms like AmeriFlex seeking to give advisors greater flexibility and resources.

"Since no one has a crystal ball to predict what will happen, I advise saving money on both sides of the tax fence," an expert says.

United Capital has a new name, but key challenges remain for its new owner.

Firms need to keep up with the dramatic increase in expectations for a better user experience.

CEO Dan Arnold describes the firm’s tech-fueled advisor strategy.

Jim Cracchiolo predicts the number of advisors will go back up, but he says the firm places more importance on boosting the size of their businesses.

The firm will move from a bank custodial platform to a brokerage platform in the second quarter — all while getting a radical face lift.

The takeaway for other firms: Be explicit, clear and public about seeking women employees and creating a safe workplace for them.

Building trust and credibility with financial advisors is key to stay competitive, as most work with 10 or more asset management firms.

Diversity statements and conferences are well and good but don’t go far enough. Here’s what will.

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.