Wealth management

Across the last five years of Financial Planning's 40 under 40 list, a few key insights have emerged about where the industry is at — and where it's headed.

RBC's firmwide net income skyrockets despite rising costs, even as its advisor headcount holds steady.

Wells Fargo joins Bank of America, Citi and Charles Schwab in stepping away from its DEI policies.

Crafting stable long-term financial plans for self-employed workers with unstable incomes poses unique challenges for clients and their advisors.

The hiring comes roughly a month after Ida Liu resigned and the firm embarked on a regional restructuring.

Citi CEO Fraser announces the end of the diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives it had started a mere three years before.

An expert from CFP Board shares why women often experience setbacks in saving, and how younger generations can break this trend.

The Great Wealth Transfer is on the horizon, but most advisors say they have only limited interactions with the children of clients.

The best charitable-giving strategy for a client depends on several factors, including the amount in the fund and how involved the client wants to be.

From saving to fund allocation to risk management, practitioners of Islamic finance integrate ethical considerations into all aspects of the planning process.

Last year set a record for mergers and acquisitions among advisory firms. Industry experts expect more of the same in 2025, driven by a desire for client and asset growth.

The Trump administration is likely to let the SAVE plan die in the coming months. Here's how advisors can start preparing their clients now.

As the tax deferral method grows in popularity, experts caution that the benefits come with important caveats for financial advisors to keep in mind.

Data from the February Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found that President Donald Trump's policies are making advisors rethink portfolio allocations.

Kevin Keller prides himself on the growing public awareness of the CFP mark while warning that his successor is likely to face increased competition from other groups.

Dividend strategies can provide steady returns over time with less volatility, but growth-oriented stocks can also be an attractive option.

Also this week, LPL pulls a big team from Raymond James, Merrill from Morgan Stanley and Dynasty from CIBC.

Fidelity Investments is launching new ETF model portfolios to compete in the growing multi-trillion dollar asset management industry.

The surging popularity of the alternative asset class could curtail its seemingly endless runway.

Contingent deferred annuities represent product manufacturers' latest appeal to independent RIA advisors and their clients. Here's how they're making the case.