Practice management

Median sale prices for RIAs have long been ticking upward. But some valuation experts argue that impending retirements could lead to an oversupply of firms on the market — and lower price tags.

Raising firm fees — whether under a flat-fee or AUM model — is essential to maintaining a profitable RIA. Wealth advisors shared how they were able to increase prices and revenue with little client turnover.

Innocent client missteps can retroactively zero out balances in the alternatives-rich, held-away retirement accounts, with the advisor none the wiser.

With the clock ticking toward the Social Security fund's projected insolvency, advisors might take different approaches depending on clients' ages and levels of wealth.

Clients have many reasons for not divulging details on the assets they have at, including embarrassment. Advisors say it's still important to understand their total financial picture and, above all, not be judgmental.

A note by Morningstar DBRS analysts warned of the risks working against big RIA aggregators' success in consolidating a fragmented channel of the industry so rapidly.

Starting your own RIA can be emotionally taxing and require extensive work — and it comes with some surprises. Here's what founders said caught them off guard when launching their own firms.

As funding questions persist for Social Security and Medicare Part A, speakers at the recent AICPA conference discussed how advisors can guide clients through complex benefit rules and options.

The North Carolina-based regional has recruited Michael Lyons to serve as CEO, starting Sept. 1. Lyons will replace Bill Rogers, who plans to retire in April 2027.

Nearly one-quarter of long-term couples admit to hiding a money secret from their partner, according to a recent study. But when it comes to advisors helping these clients, it's not actually about the numbers, one behavioral expert said.

For some RIAs — particularly those that focus on financial planning — adopting a flat-fee structure can make more sense than a traditional AUM-based model.

Kitces Marketing Summit 2026 organizers Michael Kitces and Taylor Schulte lined up a half dozen speakers who shared accessible organic growth strategies.

This summer, Amplified Planning's Externship program saw 2,700 applicants — a record, and a sign that advisors are thirsting for opportunities to thrive in the wealth management industry.

There's value in having money in one place, but some 401(k) rules make rollovers more trouble than they're worth.

Longevity and constant financial tickers these days often trigger retirees' fears that they will outlive their assets. Here's how financial advisors can coach them through.

Members of the Transparent Advisor Movement are meeting around the country in "Flat Fridays" events. And the collaboration is revealing all of the nuance around fees.

Large wealth managers are chasing a multitrillion dollar opportunity to manage more of their clients' assets. But many high net worth investors give their business to multiple firms, whether out of a desire for protection, habit or a need to shop around for the best returns.

Michael Beloff has helped families with special needs while also understanding how to best take care of his own son with autism. He's grown free outreach into a thriving niche.

Advisor Growth Solutions founder Jeffrey Czajka created a new professional community for early-career advisors at a low price point by the field's standards.

New research from the TIAA Institute finds financial literacy slipping further, with investors across generations struggling to with risk comprehension.