Professional development

A former veteran UK-based planner and a behavioral analysis expert penned a practical guide for financial advisors on implementing "EI" into their practices.

Mentors encourage and inspire — sponsors take action to speed women's way up the leadership pipeline.

The standard-setting group is mulling increasing continuing education requirements and requiring that CFP aspirants have certain types of financial planning-related experiences, among other changes.

Amplified Planning is expanding beyond the Externship into a new four-month course and a monthly subscription service for outsourced professional development.

Homrich Berg also acquires a $6.4 billion RIA and Hightower takes a stake in an $800 million advisory practice.

Experts say financial advisors and wealth management professionals can do a lot of good — and advance their businesses — by promoting financial literacy.

A 20-plus-year veteran replaces Manish Dave, who left the post in October.

LinkedIn still rules for professionals, and newer platforms like Bluesky are on the rise. But is social media even worth the effort for advisors these days?

In Preston Cherry's guide to avoiding the stigmas around money to find what he calls "your financial harmony," he also shares his personal struggles and path to transformation.

Raymond James and Merrill also announce recruiting deals, while LPL hires a head of cybersecurity from PayPal.