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Gen X's $100,000 lesson: Financial regrets weigh on retirement outlook
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2025
Gen X's $100,000 lesson: Financial regrets weigh on retirement outlook

From latchkey childhoods to looming retirements, Gen Xers reflect on costly financial lessons and urge younger Americans to avoid repeating their mistakes.

By Leo Almazora
Avoiding the capital gains tax trap when making portfolio changes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2025
Avoiding the capital gains tax trap when making portfolio changes

Envestnet's Erik Preus says advisors can stand out with after-tax performance insights.

By Steve Randall
AI chatbots were tasked with estate planning queries; here's how they scored
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2025
AI chatbots were tasked with estate planning queries; here's how they scored

New research tested four of the best known bots to find out how good they are

By Steve Randall
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies

Wealth firm leaders weigh in on the "significant opportunity" for tax-deductible gifts before year-end, and what advisors should keep in mind during philanthropic conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Here's what AI won't be able to replace in the wealth management industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
Here's what AI won't be able to replace in the wealth management industry

Relax advisors! AI can't do everything you do. Here's what advisors say cannot be replaced by AI.

By Gregg Greenberg
Here come the girls: What today's financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead
OPINION SEP 22, 2025
Here come the girls: What today's financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead

With the case for female leadership in business getting stronger across the board, advisors must seize the opportunity to reframe their relevance and build human-centered practices.

By Don Barden
The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry

This multi-part series unpacks Dr. Don Barden's research into the changing dynamics involving women in leadership, and what this means for the wealth management industry going forward.

By Andy Burt
Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients

The Wall Street giant launched new education initiatives around investment tax management and alts investing this week as it rewires its advisor pay grid.

By Leo Almazora
Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2025
Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?

Companies could start cutting 401(k) matches to save money if the economy slows. Here's what advisors should do in advance.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2025
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada

SEC claims 5 Fruits Enterprises and its managers raised funds by promising automated trading and guaranteed returns, but most funds were never invested.

Before You Scale, Strengthen Your Foundation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2025
Before You Scale, Strengthen Your Foundation

What separates advisors who scale successfully from those who stall? It starts with clarity, structure, and stronger relationships.

By LPL Financial
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2025
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?

A tidal wave of alternative investments are being offered to RIAs, but not all RIAs are ready to offer them to clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest

Study reveals what fuels sustainable wealth management firm growth.

By Steve Randall
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2025
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth

Firm is hiring for new locations while BofA launches opportunities for veterans.

By Steve Randall
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story
FINTECH SEP 17, 2025
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story

Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services, explains how independent advisors are reshaping their business models around client trust, AI, and new client growth.

By Leo Almazora
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2025
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans

Criticisms around risky exposures, illiquidity, litigation threats, and unsuitability are substantially off the mark, report says.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates

The prospect of rate cuts stimulating the economy has Wall Street buzzing, but some advisory clients may not be so keen on lower rates.

By Gregg Greenberg
Romance scams: How financial advisors can spot red flags, guide clients to safety
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
Romance scams: How financial advisors can spot red flags, guide clients to safety

A Michigan-based advisor at Osaic's ConnectED conference shared that protecting clients from fraud often requires patience, empathy, and careful listening. "Sometimes the most important thing we do isn't about investments."

By Andy Burt
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice

Report shows RIAs are investing in trust, tech and talent.

By Steve Randall
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2025
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals

Survey shows resilience, direct investing focus, and rising AI adoption among family offices.

By Steve Randall