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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
Financial stress emerges as key drag on workforce resiliency, New York Life survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2026
Financial stress emerges as key drag on workforce resiliency, New York Life survey finds

Employees feel well day to day, but financial pressure weakens resiliency and raises risks for employers.

By Steve Randall
People moves: Raymond James hire for ESOP practice, former Comerica CIO joins First Horizon
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2026
People moves: Raymond James hire for ESOP practice, former Comerica CIO joins First Horizon

Wellington Management, Lazard Asset Management also strengthen senior leadership.

By Steve Randall
Family offices place big bets on AI, alternatives and governance, JPMorgan reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 03, 2026
Family offices place big bets on AI, alternatives and governance, JPMorgan reveals

Major 2026 global survey shows wealthy families navigating inflation risks, talent costs and portfolio gaps.

By Steve Randall
'Superuser' advisors lean on direct indexing to lock in clients, survey report finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 02, 2026
'Superuser' advisors lean on direct indexing to lock in clients, survey report finds

Northern Trust research finds advisors who fully integrate direct indexing report stronger retention, larger wallet share, and more planning-focused client conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Foundation for Financial Planning names 2026 board chair, adds five trustees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2026
Foundation for Financial Planning names 2026 board chair, adds five trustees

The non-profit dedicated to advancing pro bono planning work has updated its board leadership with executives from Corebridge Financial and Schwab Advisory Services.

By Leo Almazora
There’s a high chance your family business clients have faced a cyber-attack, warns Deloitte
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2026
There’s a high chance your family business clients have faced a cyber-attack, warns Deloitte

New report urges advisors to help family enterprises treat cybersecurity as strategic shield for long-term resilience.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street warms to prediction markets as institutional investors test new signals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 30, 2026
Wall Street warms to prediction markets as institutional investors test new signals

Survey finds rising interest in event-based markets, though liquidity and risk concerns persist.

By Steve Randall
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2026
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount

Cerulli finds tech stacks now central to advisor productivity, retention, and recruiting battles.

By Steve Randall
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech

Mission Wealth’s Renee Hennessee explains how clear guardrails, practical pilots, and manager-led coaching can help advisors adopt AI without losing the human touch.

By Leo Almazora
What wealth managers can take away from Olympic athletes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
What wealth managers can take away from Olympic athletes

The world's greatest athletes will be performing under intense pressure during the upcoming Winter games. There are lessons for wealth managers to be learned.

By Gregg Greenberg
Altruist says Schwab referral changes are driving advisor inflows
CUSTODIAN JAN 28, 2026
Altruist says Schwab referral changes are driving advisor inflows

Nearly 5,700 advisors now use Altruist, which says “many, many advisors” have come to its platform after Schwab's squeeze on its RIA referral program.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisors weigh the risks and rewards of adding new business lines
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
Advisors weigh the risks and rewards of adding new business lines

New lines of business can keep clients 'sticky,' but they can also be costly and time consuming for advisors trying to run their practices.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFP Board tightening CE, experience standards for planners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
CFP Board tightening CE, experience standards for planners

The phased-in updates to competency standards will raise education hours, broaden what counts as experience, and give the board power to mandate training on fast-moving regulatory changes.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management M&A shattered records in 2025, Berkshire Global Advisors reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 27, 2026
Wealth management M&A shattered records in 2025, Berkshire Global Advisors reveals

RIA deal volume hits new high as aging advisors, PE capital and client demands fuel consolidation.

By Steve Randall