Wealth management

Libretto, Syntax Data, Advyzon, Kwanti and the Oasis Group were among the major players at the annual conference that announced new and upcoming AI advancements.

Dynasty accuses Merrill of acting in distorting the court record in its attempt to force a dispute over a giant breakaway team before FINRA arbitrators.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

At the T3 Conference, leaders discussed how showcasing the value of the new tools can help advisors connect with clients.

With so many changes in how people communicate, the lead generation and conversion process seems daunting. But experts say RIAs have the opportunity to achieve big growth through sustained and focused investing.

"Retail investors have learned not to pay attention to the noise," said Rick Wurster from the sidelines of the Future Proof wealth management conference in Miami Beach.

Nearly half of advisors polled said they use the AI tools in their practice. But the experts behind the survey estimated that the number is already much higher.

Journey Strategic Wealth President Penny Phillips said advisors who broke off from wirehouses and large brokerages are now returning to big firms. The winners will be partners who can welcome them without compromising their independence.

PE money eviscerates an RIA's client-first culture, leading to advisor burnout and turnover.

In a sternly written footnote, federal Judge Steven Merryday said the SEC's refusal to release information on its penalty calculations appears to "countenance duplicity, gamesmanship, neglect, insouciance" or worse.

There's "no free lunch investing in private assets," the research firm said in its latest study of semiliquid assets — released a week before Blue Owl permanently shut the gate of a closely watched private credit fund.

Analysts warn AI agents could automatically move clients' uninvested cash into money markets and other high-yielding investments, depriving brokerages of one of their most lucrative revenue sources.

The latest study by The Kitces Report of advisors' well-being found five key drivers of their happiness with work — and many firms are falling short.

The payouts come as UBS nears completing its integration of Credit Suisse, which it bought in 2023.

In this month's FACO, we asked how much time advisors spent on their firm's brands, what their marketing objectives were and their main sources of new clients.

Amy Drinkard of Steadmont Advisors advises clients through divorce and deaths, guiding them through some of the hardest parts of their lives — the latest in our Know Your Niche series.

What began as Transition to RIA founder Brad Wales' informal collection of large firms' division names and account types could turn into a collaborative industry glossary.

Financial advisors who are curious about vibe coding have many free or relatively cheap options to help them get started.

AI is allowing advisors to build custom tools and processes without deep knowledge of coding. Still, some guardrails will be necessary to keep compliant.