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Next generation of wealth managers on coming advisor shortage: 'Quality of life' vs the 'entrepreneurial dream'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 11, 2025
Next generation of wealth managers on coming advisor shortage: 'Quality of life' vs the 'entrepreneurial dream'

There's been lots of talk from retiring advisors about succession challenges. Well, the next generation of advisors has a few things to say as well.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gen Z, Millennials shape the new rules of financial advice but can advisors keep up?
FINTECH AUG 11, 2025
Gen Z, Millennials shape the new rules of financial advice but can advisors keep up?

Kristy Smith from Broadridge says advisors who can't adapt risk being left behind.

By Steve Randall
Still haven't tried AI? Financial advisors offer tips for getting started
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) AUG 08, 2025
Still haven't tried AI? Financial advisors offer tips for getting started

Wealth managers weigh in on the best ways to access AI tools to increase office productivity.

By Gregg Greenberg
Income Lab, RISR ink additional integration partnerships
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2025
Income Lab, RISR ink additional integration partnerships

Meanwhile, FINNY launches new multi-channel marketing campaign features, while RightCapital introduces a planning capability to help with client prospecting.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial bets on Liquidity and Succession program to equip financial advisors to prepare for the future
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2025
LPL Financial bets on Liquidity and Succession program to equip financial advisors to prepare for the future

"We introduced a program that solves for clients, staff, and the valuation needs of our advisors ... We're protecting the thing that makes our advisors special – that entrepreneurial spirit, that local flavor," Jeremy Holly, LPL's EVP of Business & Lifecycle Solutions, said. 

By Andy Burt
Industry groups urge New Jersey to rethink independent contractor rule proposal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 08, 2025
Industry groups urge New Jersey to rethink independent contractor rule proposal

FSI, IRI, and NAIFA argue the New Jersey Department of Labor's push to modify the ABC test for independent contractors would burden thousands of financial professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Advisory firms hit record profits, but growth slips into “prosperous stagnation”
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 08, 2025
Advisory firms hit record profits, but growth slips into “prosperous stagnation”

Report says that historic high margins were not matched by client acquisition

By Steve Randall
Retail investors split on AI's place in financial advice
FINTECH AUG 07, 2025
Retail investors split on AI's place in financial advice

Survey research reveals just three-tenths trust AI-generated recommendations, bolstering the case for lasting human relationships with advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Elon Musk's $29B equity compensation package elicits advice from advisors
EQUITIES AUG 07, 2025
Elon Musk's $29B equity compensation package elicits advice from advisors

Wealth managers are using the Tesla CEO's multi-billion dollar package to educate clients on windfalls and option-based pay strategies.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why private equity won't be right for some independent RIA firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2025
Why private equity won't be right for some independent RIA firms

Fiduciary Family Office founder and CEO Kathleen Grace argues mounting growth pressures from PE investors pose risks to advisors' autonomy and client service.

By Leo Almazora
Americans spend more time fact-checking online financial advice as regrets mount, CFP Board finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2025
Americans spend more time fact-checking online financial advice as regrets mount, CFP Board finds

Nearly half say they question financial information on the web at least five times monthly, and two-thirds are taking longer vetting than five years ago.

By Leo Almazora
UBS bets on next-gen talent amid continued advisor exodus
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 06, 2025
UBS bets on next-gen talent amid continued advisor exodus

The bank's new training initiative aims to add hundreds of advisors as it expands its mass-affluent advice unit, according to Barron's.

By Leo Almazora
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'
ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2025
How much is too much when it comes to alternatives? Advisors say: 'It varies'

Wealth managers weigh in on their alternative asset allocations, as well as name their favorite private market investments.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fintech bytes: Altruist launches new subscription service for RIA custody
FINTECH AUG 05, 2025
Fintech bytes: Altruist launches new subscription service for RIA custody

Also, Nitrogen has added Indivisible Partners to its integration network, while Wealthtender unveiled an AI-focused update to help boost advisors' online presence.

By Leo Almazora
Is 'Green Acres' the place to be for RIAs seeking to expand?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) AUG 04, 2025
Is 'Green Acres' the place to be for RIAs seeking to expand?

More financial advisors are seeking to expand outside America's financial hubs as technology improves and populations shift.

By Gregg Greenberg
Asset-based fees remain dominant, fixed and hourly models gaining ground among RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AUG 01, 2025
Asset-based fees remain dominant, fixed and hourly models gaining ground among RIAs

Data from the Investment Adviser Association's 2025 industry snapshot show more than nine-tenths of firms charging fees based on assets, though just 17% use that compensation scheme alone.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors often see clients seeking to retire early; Here's what they tell them
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2025
Financial advisors often see clients seeking to retire early; Here's what they tell them

Wealth managers highlight strategies for clients trying to retire before 65 without running out of money.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why the $5-10M market provides growth potential for advisors, financial institutions
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 31, 2025
Why the $5-10M market provides growth potential for advisors, financial institutions

New report reveals growing power of this cohort of almost 2 million households.

By Steve Randall
Could 401(k) plan participants gain from guided personalization?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2025
Could 401(k) plan participants gain from guided personalization?

Morningstar research data show improved retirement trajectories for self-directors and allocators placed in managed accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Perlioni picked as senior partner as $3B multi-family office expands its UHNW expertise
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2025
Perlioni picked as senior partner as $3B multi-family office expands its UHNW expertise

Denver based firm has been bolstering its senior leadership team in recent months.

By Steve Randall