Wealth management

Between the diapers, doctor visits, toys, formula and the delivery itself, having a baby is expensive. How can a mother-to-be get ready?

Converting prospects and leads to actual clients is key to boosting organic growth but can be daunting. Here's three ways to do it better in 2024.

Meeting the needs of forward-thinking advisors is what the man known as "Mr. Purple" says his firm's platform is all about.

Both sides say no deal is happening, but rumors are swirling about the owndership of Ken Fisher's eponymous firm.

The trends we saw pick up speed last year, like AI-aided advising, will gain momentum and force this year — the advisors who adapt them will be better positioned to attract next-gen clients.

For clients who care about social impact in their portfolios or financial plans, this relatively young designation can help an advisor deliver more value.

In addition to talking Allspring's modern custom SMA and direct index platform, the industry veteran was happy to see everyone come together under the sun.

The dynamic duo hit the beach at Future Proof 2023 to represent Wealth.com and let advisors know that estate planning doesn't have to be so hard.

From new certifications to better health, here are the goals wealth managers have set for themselves this year.

Explore the last year in Financial Planning magazines. Read each article, or download a digital version.

From "You can't retire yet" to "Your husband is gambling away your savings," here are the toughest conversations wealth managers have with their customers — and how to get through them.

From the rise of ChatGPT to ESG hypocrisy and in-depth reporting on DEI issues in wealth management, these are the stories that garnered awards for FP reporters in 2023.

The combined net worth of the 500 richest people surged by $1.5 trillion in 2023, fully rebounding from the $1.4 trillion lost the year prior.

From money management classics to a musical memoir, these are the 15 books financial advisors found inspiring, instructive or engaging this year.

Dallas saw three of Wall Street's largest banks start on new campuses this year, cementing their bets on one of the fastest growing metros in one of the fastest growing states.

Financial advisors should start the new year right by modernizing their planning tools to reflect clients' heightened demand for reliable, easily digestible information about their assets.

A 25-year-old engineer is already saving and investing for his future. Should he divert some of those funds to cover a down payment?

Finance gurus see the coming 12 months as a time to dilute concentrations in cash and large firms' stock and consider emerging markets and small caps.

The RIA custody landscape isn't what it used to be. And Tony Stich, chief revenue officer at Entrustody, says that is great news for advisors.

The wealth management industry continues efforts to confront long- standing diversity issues. But those putting in the work know there is a long way to go.