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People moves: Wells Fargo, KeyBank, Equitable signal focus on markets, families, tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
People moves: Wells Fargo, KeyBank, Equitable signal focus on markets, families, tech

Leadership moves reshape strategy, wealth and digital leadership across major firms.

By Steve Randall
Financial services leaders see strong 2026 growth ahead as AI returns surprise on the upside
FINTECH FEB 12, 2026
Financial services leaders see strong 2026 growth ahead as AI returns surprise on the upside

CEOs anticipate solid revenue, profitability and productivity gains for 2026 with AI returns outpacing forecasts.

By Steve Randall
RBC, PNC enhance platform offerings at both ends of the wealth management spectrum
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
RBC, PNC enhance platform offerings at both ends of the wealth management spectrum

Wealth managers widen services from lifestyle perks for the ultra-rich to integrated solutions for mass affluent.

By Steve Randall
Advisors can’t wait too long for muni yields opportunity, warns Franklin Templeton’s Barber
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
Advisors can’t wait too long for muni yields opportunity, warns Franklin Templeton’s Barber

Holding out for perfect clarity could mean a missed chance, municipal bonds director tells InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Banking for breakaways: What an investment banker to RIAs says you should know
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) FEB 11, 2026
Banking for breakaways: What an investment banker to RIAs says you should know

From office space and staffing to debt, equity, and revenue‑share deals, Dynasty's Harris Baltch lays out the real cost of launching an RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Winter's deep freeze has Americans dreaming of summer homes, but advisors warn of risks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2026
Winter's deep freeze has Americans dreaming of summer homes, but advisors warn of risks

The uncommonly cold winter has advisory clients thinking about buying second homes in sunny places. But wealth managers say that can bring financial headaches.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merchant's FinLink taps Rafa.ai in professional matchmaking partnership
FINTECH FEB 11, 2026
Merchant's FinLink taps Rafa.ai in professional matchmaking partnership

The AI-powered upgrade aims to create a transaction-focused hub for dealmaking, recruiting, and succession planning among wealth and financial advisory firms.

By Leo Almazora
Date-flation meets the ‘single’s tax’ debate, reshaping advice conversations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2026
Date-flation meets the ‘single’s tax’ debate, reshaping advice conversations

Two new reports show singledom’s trade-offs and why couples’ cost-sharing isn’t a cure-all.

By Steve Randall
InvestmentNews Awards 2026: Full coverage
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 10, 2026
InvestmentNews Awards 2026: Full coverage

It's the red carpet event of the year where the industry's best and brightest come together to celebrate each other's achievements. Follow all the coverage here.

By James Burton
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2026
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies

Leaders at Prudential Advisors break down how wiring AI into every stage of its leads program is supporting more robust client conversations.

By Leo Almazora
How to prepare an heir for the $84 trillion wealth transfer including the red flags
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 09, 2026
How to prepare an heir for the $84 trillion wealth transfer including the red flags

Chad Maggard of the Johnson Investment Counsel tells InvestmentNews why the most overlooked risk in wealth transfer is not financial.

By Steve Randall
The groundhog predicted a late Spring but advisors still need to prepare clients for April 15th
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2026
The groundhog predicted a late Spring but advisors still need to prepare clients for April 15th

Punxsutawney Phil may have called for six more weeks of Winter, yet wealth managers are already making these smart moves ahead of Tax Day.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors are increasingly tapping Centers of Influence to win new clients, says Cerulli
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 06, 2026
Advisors are increasingly tapping Centers of Influence to win new clients, says Cerulli

Centers of Influence, such as CPAs and lawyers, are proving an effective way to acquire new clients, according to Cerulli Associates.

By James Rogers
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2026
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support.

By Leo Almazora
Margins under pressure: EY’s Jun Li on why asset management’s growth story is changing
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2026
Margins under pressure: EY’s Jun Li on why asset management’s growth story is changing

AWM leader explains why asset managers face shrinking margins despite AUM growth, and how clarity, focused transformation and adaptability will define the industry’s next winners.

By Steve Randall
Super Bowl wagering is fine when kept under control, advisors say
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2026
Super Bowl wagering is fine when kept under control, advisors say

Ahead of the big game between the Seahawks and the Patriots, advisors remind clients about the difference between gambling and investing.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors push for smarter tech and deeper education as growth pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 04, 2026
Advisors push for smarter tech and deeper education as growth pressures mount

Study finds tech gaps, rising AI use, and surging crypto interest challenge advisors’ growth plans.

By Steve Randall
CFP Board names new managing director for program development
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2026
CFP Board names new managing director for program development

The experienced executive from Silverchair and Deloitte is stepping into a role overseeing initiatives to enhance the value of the CFP mark.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors can help Gen X clients through caregiving conversations
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2026
How advisors can help Gen X clients through caregiving conversations

Emotional land mines, old family dynamics, and unclear roles can deter and derail aging‑parent planning even for wealthy households.

By Leo Almazora
Is the SEC Marketing Rule creating a growth bottleneck for RIAs?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2026
Is the SEC Marketing Rule creating a growth bottleneck for RIAs?

Advisors offer their opinions on the efficacy of the SEC Marketing Rule governing testimonials and advertisements.

By Gregg Greenberg