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AI may be boosting your advisory practice without you knowing as referrals surge
FINTECH JAN 16, 2026
AI may be boosting your advisory practice without you knowing as referrals surge

AI-driven traffic to financial sites jumped 266% YoY, with trust in automated advice accelerating.

By Steve Randall
LPL tops 6,000 CFP professionals as CFP Board hails new growth milestones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 15, 2026
LPL tops 6,000 CFP professionals as CFP Board hails new growth milestones

New data show LPL, Edward Jones, and other national players leading amid a surge in credential holders, with more women and diverse advisors entering the field.

By Leo Almazora
Economic mood swings into 2026 but high earners aren’t buying the optimism
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2026
Economic mood swings into 2026 but high earners aren’t buying the optimism

Consumer sentiment jumps early in 2026, yet six-figure earners grow more uneasy about the outlook.

By Steve Randall
What do institutional investors really pay in investment fees?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 15, 2026
What do institutional investors really pay in investment fees?

With deft negotiation the largest institutions manage to slash active management costs, report reveals.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock poll shows advisors chasing HNW growth with tax, private market offerings
ALTERNATIVES JAN 14, 2026
BlackRock poll shows advisors chasing HNW growth with tax, private market offerings

Survey points to a disconnect between high-net-worth demand for sophisticated tax guidance and the relatively limited role of after-tax returns in many advisors’ decisions.

By Leo Almazora
Be recognized as one of the country's 5-Star Wealth Management Teams of 2026
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 14, 2026
Be recognized as one of the country's 5-Star Wealth Management Teams of 2026

Nominate your team to highlight your expertise and client impact.

By InvestmentNews
Retail investors close the gap on institutional giants in asset management race
ALTERNATIVES JAN 14, 2026
Retail investors close the gap on institutional giants in asset management race

Individual investor assets surge, forcing firms and advisors to rethink growth strategies.

By Steve Randall
Advisors warm to AI, but still have trust issues
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 13, 2026
Advisors warm to AI, but still have trust issues

Advisor360 survey finds RIA, broker-dealer, and bank advisors leaning on AI for meetings and CRM updates, but remain wary of handing it the keys to advice decisions.

By Leo Almazora
How the FPA is helping financial planners future-proof with AI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2026
How the FPA is helping financial planners future-proof with AI

The FPA's new content hub and conference series aims to help drive planner's AI excitement into practical tools and implementation for day-to-day work.

By Leo Almazora
The economics of raising a family vary wildly across the US; Which state comes out top?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 12, 2026
The economics of raising a family vary wildly across the US; Which state comes out top?

New ranking compares all 50 states on affordability, education, safety and family economics.

By Steve Randall
Gates: Future of wealth will be written by AI and by who funds it
FINTECH JAN 12, 2026
Gates: Future of wealth will be written by AI and by who funds it

Microsoft founder’s annual note frames 2026 with AI optimism and philanthropy challenges that matter to investment strategy.

By Steve Randall
CFP Board and FPA usher in new leaders as financial planning enters pivotal year
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 09, 2026
CFP Board and FPA usher in new leaders as financial planning enters pivotal year

Terri Kallsen takes over as CFP Board chair while educator-turned-planner Dan Galli steps into the top volunteer role at the Financial Planning Association.

By Leo Almazora
AI analyzed thousands of advisor-client conversations, here’s what it reveals
FINTECH JAN 09, 2026
AI analyzed thousands of advisor-client conversations, here’s what it reveals

Report finds advisor effectiveness hinges on sentiment, not just strategy.

By Steve Randall
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2026
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang

The Nvidia chief’s support for a one-time levy puts him at odds with fellow tech moguls, some of whom are reportedly exiting the state.

By Leo Almazora
Benefit cost pressures mount, forcing advisors to help employers rethink well-being
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 07, 2026
Benefit cost pressures mount, forcing advisors to help employers rethink well-being

New research shows cost concerns overshadow workforce health gains, challenging benefits strategies.

By Steve Randall
Retail investors deepen their bet on gold as prices soar
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2026
Retail investors deepen their bet on gold as prices soar

Spot gold is nearing its late 2025 high as geopolitics and Fed rate easing are in focus.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers shift RIA focus to aggregators as market consolidation reshapes strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2026
Asset managers shift RIA focus to aggregators as market consolidation reshapes strategy

New research shows asset managers prioritizing mega RIAs and aggregators in coverage strategy.

By Steve Randall
Rhode Island weighs new tax on highest earners as Trump policy pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2026
Rhode Island weighs new tax on highest earners as Trump policy pressures mount

The proposed new income levy would build on the state’s “Taylor Swift tax,” adding to a growing web of state-level measures impacting affluent households.

By Leo Almazora
Independence, technology are key to tackling talent drain, say industry leaders
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2026
Independence, technology are key to tackling talent drain, say industry leaders

McKinsey estimates a shortage of about 100,000 advisors by 2034, so what are firms doing about it?

Americans aim high financially in 2026, but sticking to plans may be the real test
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 06, 2026
Americans aim high financially in 2026, but sticking to plans may be the real test

Wells Fargo poll reveals that saving tops ambitions but confidence is strong even as habits lag commitment.

By Steve Randall