Wealth management

Older Americans hold a higher allocation of stocks than they would like, according to the Center for Retirement Research. Researchers say that could be a positive, though not all advisors agree.

A limited federal tax credit, an above-the-line deduction for non-itemizers and restrictions on those of itemizers represent three of the biggest shifts under the new law.

Citi top executive Jane Fraser is the latest representative of the megabank to publicly express support for Andy Sieg following revelations that he had been the subject of an outside investigation by a law firm.

Agentic AI in several forms took center stage as fintech executives made the case for their services at the first-ever AI-focused demo drop at Future Proof.

Fewer than 3% of U.S. advisory firms report registrations with foreign regulators, and the meager ranks reflect the difficulty of breaking into international markets.

As AI use expands in wealth management, so too does regulatory risk. Experts at Future Proof shared what questions RIAs should ask vendors, along with tips on implementing firm-wide AI guardrails.

College athletes with name, image and likeness contracts present unique opportunities — and responsibilities — for wealth managers.

It is easier to double the average client, or average up, than it is to double the number of current-average clients served, or efficiency up.

A frequent subject of SEC enforcement complaints and examinations can cause newer firms pain if they don't follow the rules.

Joe Toledano, head of insured solutions for Morgan Stanley's wealth division and E-Trade, tells how insurance has gone from almost an afterthought for many financial planners to something that's central to what they do.

Cerulli's research based on a survey of wealth and asset management firms suggest that firms have only just begun to address clients' comprehensive planning needs.

Christopher Haigh, founder and CEO of Iconoclastic Capital, isn't afraid to speak his mind — or to change his burgeoning firm's tech stack when necessary.

Also this week, Wells Fargo recruits from LPL, RBC and TD Private Wealth, and Corient moves overseas in a deal that doubles its AUM.

Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank seeks niche private equity opportunities for its ultrawealthy clients, while Goldman looks to retirement savers and Wells Fargo to everyday investors.

A speech by Louis Barajas, a panel on entrepreneurship and a dating game-style mentorship matching event illuminated advisors' hard-earned lessons.

Registered investment advisor Savant Wealth Management acquired PrairieView Partners, a CPA-led RIA based in St. Paul, Minnesota.

As access to and interest in alternative investments grow, financial advisors could differentiate themselves by earning the CAIA mark.

Dutch pension fund PFZW has dropped a $17 billion mandate with BlackRock, citing concerns over climate risk and sustainable investing priorities.

Golden State Wealth Management is just the latest large advisory team to exit UBS following changes the wirehouse made to its compensation policies.

How to avoid FINRA and SEC blowback as the AI arms race pushes advisory firms into regulatory hot zones.