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What is coerced debt and why should advisors be aware of the risks?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 29, 2025
What is coerced debt and why should advisors be aware of the risks?

Report warns that credit damage leaves abuse survivors locked out of financial stability.

By Steve Randall
Advisors must get women involved in financial decisions before it's too late
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 28, 2025
Advisors must get women involved in financial decisions before it's too late

A new study shows that women who attend advisor meetings feel more confident about managing their own finances in case of divorce.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs
FINTECH OCT 28, 2025
Why one fintech platform aims to be the Strava of behavioral discovery for RIAs

Marla Sofer, whose leadership experience includes roles at BlackRock and JPMorgan, explains how gamification and AI can help elevate client engagement and understanding for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
What do independent RIAs rank as their top risks in 2025?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 27, 2025
What do independent RIAs rank as their top risks in 2025?

Technology poses some of the biggest risks for advisory firms, new report reveals.

By Steve Randall
Advisors not hindered by lack of government economic data - yet
EQUITIES OCT 27, 2025
Advisors not hindered by lack of government economic data - yet

Wealth managers celebrated a better-than-expected inflation report Friday, but are worried about flying blind in the future.

By Gregg Greenberg
Survey finds women’s philanthropy shifts toward local, personal giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 24, 2025
Survey finds women’s philanthropy shifts toward local, personal giving

Affluent women investors agree financial giving is essential, but they're focusing more on addressing urgent causes and priorities close to home.

By Leo Almazora
Next-gen advisors see 'empathy' as an advantage over the next decade
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 24, 2025
Next-gen advisors see 'empathy' as an advantage over the next decade

Most inherited wealth over the next decade is going to a new wealth manager and that's got next-gen advisors ready to show their skills.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial advisors split by client base on impact of government shutdown
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 24, 2025
Financial advisors split by client base on impact of government shutdown

Advisors with clients directly affected by the shutdown are fielding more client calls, while those unimpacted by it have yet to see significant concern.

By Gregg Greenberg
How US asset management leaders are future-proofing their firms
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2025
How US asset management leaders are future-proofing their firms

CEOs prioritize AI and cybersecurity to build trust and long-term stability

By Steve Randall
CFA final success rate climbs to 50% while below decade average
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2025
CFA final success rate climbs to 50% while below decade average

Late sitters for the August final exam, which lets candidates select from three "specialized pathways," continued to show lower chances of success.

By Bloomberg
Government shutdown has breakaway advisors cooling their heels
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 23, 2025
Government shutdown has breakaway advisors cooling their heels

The longer the Washington shutdown extends, the higher the anxiety rises of financial advisors waiting to go independent.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial green flags matter more than red flags in relationships, JPMorgan study finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Financial green flags matter more than red flags in relationships, JPMorgan study finds

Research highlights the importance of financial "dealmakers" in evaluating potential partners, and why compatible money attitudes could be key for couples navigating finances.

By Leo Almazora
Rethinking capacity: How financial advisors can scale without burning out
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Rethinking capacity: How financial advisors can scale without burning out

At the Women Advisors Summit in New York City, Stephanie Ackler addressed the tug of war between growth and burnout.

By Andy Burt
Dennis Moore named CEO of Financial Planning Association
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Dennis Moore named CEO of Financial Planning Association

After serving as interim chief, the longtime FPA leader is officially stepping up amid a period of change for the association and the broader advisory profession.

By Leo Almazora
Sowell taps Rayliant for exclusive partnership, names Jason Hsu as chief investment strategist
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 22, 2025
Sowell taps Rayliant for exclusive partnership, names Jason Hsu as chief investment strategist

It deepens the RIAs OCIO capabilities with research-driven approach and global expertise.

By Steve Randall
Dynasty and Diamond Consultants team up to guide top-dollar breakaway advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 21, 2025
Dynasty and Diamond Consultants team up to guide top-dollar breakaway advisors

Partnership focuses on billion dollar-plus advisor teams weighing independence, offering tailored investment banking and consulting support for complex transitions.

By Leo Almazora
Elevating philanthropy in wealth management
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2025
Elevating philanthropy in wealth management

Barkley Payne, CEO of the nonprofit organization Investing in Others, seeks to raise the profile of financial advisors who go the extra mile in charitable work.

By Andy Burt
Financial advisors show their value as the number of 'gray divorces' accelerates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2025
Financial advisors show their value as the number of 'gray divorces' accelerates

Divorces after 50 are on the rise, putting wealth managers in the middle of some tense negotiations.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why next-gen advisors can be a make-or-break factor in PE dealmaking
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2025
Why next-gen advisors can be a make-or-break factor in PE dealmaking

Under-equitizing G2 talent could lead to misalignments in PE-backed consolidation, says one M&A expert.

By Leo Almazora
Succession planning takes center stage for family offices and businesses
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 20, 2025
Succession planning takes center stage for family offices and businesses

A pair of reports show how a desire to keep control within the family is driving more efforts at formal governance and preparing the next generation.

By Leo Almazora