Wealth management

As the head of the investment solutions group at Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank, Nancy Fahmy ensures the firm's advisors have access to investments they recommend to investors.

Even before tariffs were dominating headlines, dealers and auction houses were already glum about their 2025 art market prospects.

Finfluencers — "financial influencers" — get a bad rap, but there's no arguing that they're changing how younger generations learn about personal finance.

Veterans of the dot-com bubble of the late '90s, the early 2000s recession, the 2008 financial crisis and COVID-19 shutdown of 2020 say the more things change, the more things stay the same.

The deal, expected to close in the second half of the year, will bring in $16 billion in client assets and 110 advisors.

Donor-advised funds are continuing to grow while enjoying substantial tax deductions -- even as many contributions go to other DAFs.

Bonds have always been a haven for investors, but new products could draw financial advisors and clients seeking higher yield than those of passive ETFs.

Meanwhile, former Charles Schwab CEO Walt Bettinger saw a 10% compensation increase for his final year on the job.

The JPMorgan Chase CEO voiced concerns about President Trump's tariffs, warning of potential economic instability, inflation and damage to international alliances.

Matt Schlueter, executive vice president of operations and technology solutions, spoke to Financial Planning about how tech stack flexibility and integration keep such a large organization running.

Financial advisors have the opportunity to spur important discussions and bring peace of mind to the uncertainty around the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, an expert said.

Also this week, Raymond James recruits from Morgan Stanley, and Mercer Advisors and EP Wealth Advisors make big M&A deals.

The LPL CEO says Commonwealth advisors have almost nothing to lose and much to gain by joining a firm whose headcount is fast approaching 29,000. (Plus, experts say he'll be writing big checks.)

As markets react to the tariffs, financial advisors are considering the short- and long-term impacts.

The wrong asset location could defeat the whole purpose of the strategy, according to a new study on Treasury inflation-protected securities.

Investment management alone is insufficient for many firms, who view at least some level of financial planning to be essential.

Many advisors overlook held-away workplace retirement accounts, unaware that a rollover isn't a prerequisite for professional management.

Age, gender, and race can all play a role in how clients view relationships with their financial advisors, according to new research from the TIAA Institute and MIT AgeLab.

Industry experts think LPL will have to work hard to retain Commonwealth advisors who were sold on the idea that they'd be working for a "boutique" firm.

Experts say that while data ownership might at first be time-consuming and costly, the long-term benefits make it an extremely worthwhile investment.