Wealth management

Rich Guerrini said the bank plans to expand its advisor ranks by about 50% as it targets mass affluent and other new clients with personalized branch-based service.

Having potential spouses on the same page regarding money before taking their vows can help stave off hurt feelings later.

Contrasting his firm with private equity-backed consolidators, Paul Shoukry said Raymond James has the luxury of recruiting advisors who will stay for the long haul.

Uncomfortable money questions can become routine when advisors help client couples foster regular, open communication.

The "sticker shock" of tax rates and IRS reporting rules may place the recent record highs and falls in a different context for investors, one expert says.

Jed Finn says human advisors will remain necessary even as Morgan Stanley develops AI-driven "super agents." Speaking at the same conference, the Wells Fargo CFO emphasized cross-selling.

The tech can be smart and speedy, but also tone deaf when it comes to picking up the nuance of client conversations.

Financial advisors say they are increasing client portfolio allocations to international stocks in the latest Financial Planning survey.

Wealthy parents fear their kids will squander their inheritances. Financial planner Mary Clements Evans solved for that while cementing her firm's future.

With clients expecting more from their estate planning, financial advisors are becoming the go-to source for a plurality of investors, a new survey shows.

Financial Planning announces its 2026 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional U.S. firms.

Financial Planning announces its 2026 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under the age of 40.

The industry often struggles to help prospective professionals find their place, a challenge experts say is a crucial competitive priority for the future.

Financial advisor Drew Boyer turned an accidental acceptance from a fire chief into a successful niche serving firefighters and police officers.

Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?

None of the findings in a new working academic paper will likely surprise financial advisors. But they could provide some helpful data for conversations with investors.

UBS Americas reported $14 billion in net new asset outflows in Q4, marking its worst period since the firm announced major compensation changes in November 2024.

Internal succession planning is messier but aligns with a true fiduciary firm's core values, argues Neela Hummel of Abacus Wealth.

In a Q&A interview, Christine Brown explained her plans for the role leading a team of a half dozen specialists assisting Kestra financial advisors.

NewEdge Advisor's recruiting win from Ameriprise is the third recent big win for the New Orleans-based company.