Practice management

Around 10% of advisors anticipate transitioning their practice this year, either through consolidation or individual decisions to move firms, according to a new Cerulli study.

A practice model based on "psychophysiological finance" could lead the profession away from advice that only increases clients' money anxiety, the authors write.

Working with disabled clients is more than setting up ABLE accounts and special needs trust. It's also important to know how to communicate with them.

The SEC's $1.8B off-channel communications crackdown shows how paused protocols can lead to crisis.

A new federal student loan borrowing limit could push more students seeking advanced degrees into costly private debt, according to financial advisors.

Financial Planning's latest continuing education quiz offers subscribers the chance to earn credit while staying on top of industry news.

For many family offices, the bulk of services they provide takes a backseat to one specific goal: preserving wealth for their clients' heirs.

A new estate planning solution from Carefull, a financial services platform for seniors and their families, seeks to automatically sync important financial information for estate planning.

Wealth managers are rushing to serve ultrahigh net worth clients. But industry veterans warn some may be promising more than they can deliver.

The 2025 Investment Management Compliance Testing Survey found that 57% of firms' compliance officers rated AI as a concern.

The value of a modern industry event lies in the connections and actionable insights they offer, an IWI study finds.

Finding new customers and expanding existing client relationships is key for recently launched firms. Here's how marketing experts say to go about it.

Most athletes run into money problems after their playing days are over, but experienced advisors say that with careful planning, this specialized client base can build financial success for the long run.

Experts say that families often get caught off guard by their loved ones' cognitive decline and it's a crucial component of planning that is frequently left undiscussed.

The popular industry recruiting and retention barometer provided another window into the challenges facing LPL Financial with its latest major acquisition.

Stressed RIA leaders with a glut of wealthtech products to choose from are experiencing analysis paralysis.

The accusations led to the end of 16 years at the firm.

Financial advisors have any number of good reasons to seek the best technology and countless firms trying to provide it. Here's how experts say they should start.

When Brandon Ross sought to build an independent firm from the ground up, he realized integrated tech would be key.

Take a buyout or risk a later layoff? As more federal employees find their jobs in the crosshairs, financial advisors say they're navigating a complicated and uncertain path forward for their clients.