Wealth management

As money matters continue to create stress for American families, advisors are finding the rewards of giving free advice to those who need it most but typically can't afford it.

Serving over half of America's billionaires wasn't enough for the country's largest bank.

In the second quarter of 2023, Stifel's profits were down from last year — except for its Global Wealth Management unit, which saw record growth.

Despite the rate of M&A slowing in the industry, LPL says it will continue to be a "significant source of growth."

As many firms struggle to retain younger advisors, here's what one firm is doing to solve for succession problems down the road.

A discussion about how AI is transforming wealth management focused on current applications, next-level concerns and where the tools fit in an advisor's workflow.

Five new filings follow the financial giant's move back into the asset class earlier this year after decades without a presence.

Schisms among parents, children and siblings are on the rise in the U.S. and must be factored into wills, powers of attorneys and other legal instruments.

Winning those critical next-generation clients often involves teaching financial literacy. A music festival this fall offers new ideas for how to do that.

The large RIA will rely on the new relationship for loans against private and illiquid investments and other specialized services.

The industry is getting advisors ready for the great wealth transfer, but next-generation clients will need plenty of guidance too.

Fintech veteran and former Skience president Marc Butler believes by working together, advisors can help develop generative AI that truly works for them.

Decisions about which type of repayment plan to use and whether to file jointly or separately carry important implications for borrowers, experts said.

The head of private wealth management in the Americas says he was once skeptical of the idea of the "great wealth transfer." No longer.

There are important nuances to note in the relatively straightforward requirements of the rule.

Independent advisors deal with clients' tax woes as well as their own. Year-round planning can lower stress levels.

As markets brought fears of a recession in 2022, some firms fared better than others in limiting losses.

Advisors identified the SEC's new marketing rule as the "hottest" regulatory topic for the third year in a row.

To ensure their employees' financial wellness, emphasizing financial literacy is key.

Family offices have joined strategic buyers and private equity companies in competing for M&A deals.