Wealth management

Threats large and small in a fragmented channel of the industry make operating an independent advisory firm tougher than it may appear, experts say.

The wealth management giant sees piles of cash waiting "on the sidelines" as a way to boost assets under management and profit margin.

Too many clients are having important conversations with financial planners who don't share a similar background. That needs to change.

Catherine Williams and Daron K. Roberts spoke with Financial Planning about building leadership skills and making time for self care.

The report casts a skeptical eye on the PPLI industry, claiming it functions as a tax shelter for a few thousand millionaires and billionaires.

The CEO's compensation package included $1.5 million in salary plus stock and cash incentives.

Crafting and administering an effective RIA compliance policy is hard but essential for firms that seek to avoid fines and reputational damage.

Debate still rages over his legacy. But there's no doubt about how much O'Neal overcame on his way to becoming the first Black Wall Street CEO.

She mixed outspoken activism with business pragmatism, launching a bank that helped hundreds of African Americans buy homes in her longtime community.

Inspired by the examples of his grandmother and his mother, the Houston fixed-income legend launched one of the largest Black-owned investment management firms.

The pay package of the Goldman Sachs CEO includes substantial variable compensation and stock units.

Christopher Armstrong and Randall Kiefner question an arbitration ruling finding they owe Charles Schwab nearly $3 million.

Small doesn't mean unprofitable. From 2014 to 2024, funds invested in small-cap companies boasted returns as high as 13.96% per year.

The advisor, known for his work with pro athletes, on changing mindsets and making new opportunities.

Financial firms should consider partnering with universities, as well as prioritizing diversity, to recruit top talent in a competitive market.

The proposal comes as regulators say they've seen a fourfold increase in suspicious activity tied to RIAs.

The eliminations will affect the firm's largest segment — which new CEO Ted Pick says is still the engine of the firm.

From not saving enough for retirement to racking up too much credit card debt, here's what Americans wish they hadn't done with their money last year.

Financial advisors are under pressure to provide guidance on more than just money while trying to maintain client relationships.

Passive funds reached a long-anticipated milestone that no one would suggest will reverse anytime soon. But these managers argue expertise has enduring appeal.