Professional development

High net worth individuals tend to think they can manage investing on their own. Researchers say that's an opportunity for financial advisors.

Organizations that work toward boosting industry diversity say President Trump and other critics may be missing the moral and business implications of their efforts.

Looking back at the past five years of Financial Planning's regional 40 under 40 list offers insights on advisor success — and firm struggles.

Also this week, Captrust scoops up a $1.4 billion RIA, and Mercer Global adds a head of M&A.

Ex-Oklahoma State University Cowboys player Brendon Evers says NCAA athletes need more guidance that reminds them to think about life after sports.

In a warning alarm about the industry's staffing needs, McKinsey predicted there will soon be a massive shortage of advisors to meet client demand.

Also this week, Cetera closes on its purchase of Concourse Financial Group, and Raymond James appoints a head of AI.

Across the last five years of Financial Planning's 40 under 40 list, a few key insights have emerged about where the industry is at — and where it's headed.

Goalsetter CEO Tanya Van Court aims for more collaboration with the industry in bulking up the firm's curriculum and other programs for middle and high schools.

Crafting stable long-term financial plans for self-employed workers with unstable incomes poses unique challenges for clients and their advisors.

The Immersion conference seeks to boost the number of planners using alternatives to the traditional AUM fees one advisory practice — and attendee — at a time.

Kevin Keller prides himself on the growing public awareness of the CFP mark while warning that his successor is likely to face increased competition from other groups.

Also this week, LPL pulls a big team from Raymond James, Merrill from Morgan Stanley and Dynasty from CIBC.

Affiliated Advisors aims to recruit, retain and advance wealth management professionals with resources aimed at three different career stages.

In an industry with too few advisors, many say the failure rate for newcomers remains disconcertingly high. But brokers on Financial Planning's top 40 under 40 list say they wouldn't be where they are without early career training.

The RIA aggregators Prime Capital and Corient also made their marks with big acquisitions.

Following a 47% increase in earnings, Ted Pick is credited for his firm's "outstanding performance" in his first year at the helm.

A series of proposals by the Competency Standards Commission could allow up to 10 continuing education (CE) hours to be earned through pro bono service at a ratio of three hours of pro bono service per one hour of CE.

Cary Carbonaro provided a blueprint for wealth management firms and investors ahead of the looming transfer of tens of trillions of dollars in assets.

The payday comes for a year that saw the bank's annual net income rise just over 2% to $27.1 billion.