Professional development

More than a third of financial advisors will retire in the next decade in a profession in which nearly 3 out of 4 rookies fail to make the grade, creating a headcount problem for the industry.

Advisors and other leaders in the profession have a unique window into what "wealth" really means. Here's how they defined it.

Innovative leaders Dani Fava and Brooke Juniper give a rare look into their recent career pivots and lessons learned when climbing the C-suite ladder.

The disturbing nature of the claims and puzzling sequence of events add a fraught layer to what was already going to be a challenging CEO handoff from the founder.

An M&A deal brings a fourth office location to the ambitious firm launched in 2019 by Jason Ray and Chelsea Ransom-Cooper.

Nearly one out of three advisors at independent broker-dealers has thought about going solo in the past year, a new survey finds.

The general categories represent a starting point for RIAs that may be trying to figure out how they fit into a buyer's long-term plans, a Datos Insights study says.

New financial planning questions on the accounting exam could attract more young people and encourage current practitioners to explore the burgeoning ties between the fields.

Many advisors will have to produce more this year to make the same take-home pay as last year, Financial Planning's annual analysis finds, with low producers under pressure to move up the revenue ladder or move on.

An experiment tested different generative AI models against each other on multiple choice questions from CPA Exam test prep material, and found they have their own strengths and weaknesses.

As ESG investments face political backlash, here's how financial advisors are talking to clients about impact investing.

After a decade-long effort by holders of the personal financial specialist credential, aspiring candidates can be tested on investments, retirement plans and other areas.

Political bias can create negative chain reactions in portfolios. Here's how to keep investors focused on long-term goals.

Some planners and firms are taking action to address impending retirements. Here's why opening more pathways into the field matters to every company in wealth management.

It's that time of year again. Here's how to nominate a colleague — or yourself — for Financial Planning's Rising Star awards.

The top European regulator worries that big executive pay checks are leading to 'alienation between companies and the people.'

The platform provider offered up rare transparent data about financial advisor payouts and the cost of its technology amid an accelerating race for top talent.

The founder will hand the reins to former LPL executive Burt White as part of an immediate transition to chairman.

With the proper preparation and support, student-athletes can turn NIL opportunities into stepping stones for lasting success and financial well-being.

Skills professionals need to succeed in today's technology-focused environment.