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Northwestern Mutual targets ultra-wealthy with new family office unit
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 29, 2026
Northwestern Mutual targets ultra-wealthy with new family office unit

A dedicated team of 40-plus specialists will serve clients with at least $50 million in net worth.

By Steve Randall
Junior advisors still in demand as AI reshapes RIA training
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 28, 2026
Junior advisors still in demand as AI reshapes RIA training

AI is absorbing grunt work while succession needs keep next-gen advisors essential, according to Prime Capital Financial Managing Director Sean Clancy.

By Leo Almazora
'I'm done': Pandemic memories push business owners toward the exit
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2026
'I'm done': Pandemic memories push business owners toward the exit

"I know the number that I want to be able to retire on, and now I just want out," says Wilmington Trust's Marguerite Weese, describing a common refrain among business-owner clients.

By James Rogers
Private business owners selling now are often unprepared, BNY survey says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2026
Private business owners selling now are often unprepared, BNY survey says

Only 48% of sellers are ready when buyer due diligence begins, a BNY Wealth survey of 354 deal advisors finds, as exit planning starts too late

By Leo Almazora
Prudential Wealth Advisors teams up with InvestmentNews for Women Advisor Summit and Women to Watch Awards
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2026
Prudential Wealth Advisors teams up with InvestmentNews for Women Advisor Summit and Women to Watch Awards

“This was really a chance for us to take some action and just help the industry as a whole,” said Mike Klein, chief marketing officer at Prudential Wealth Advisors.

By James Rogers
Private markets advice is evolving - are advisors keeping up?
ALTERNATIVES SEP 25, 2026
Private markets advice is evolving - are advisors keeping up?

EQT private wealth veteran explains why building a private markets portfolio is a construction decision, not a product decision.

By Steve Randall
Young Americans are rewriting what financial success looks like
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 25, 2026
Young Americans are rewriting what financial success looks like

A new SoFi survey of 4,090 Americans finds younger generations are trading the traditional playbook for one that balances long-term goals with living now.

By Steve Randall
Prudential Advisors has become Prudential Wealth Advisors in 'milestone' move
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2026
Prudential Advisors has become Prudential Wealth Advisors in 'milestone' move

Prudential Wealth Advisors has over 3,000 advisors and has grown its assets under management more than 60% since 2023.

By James Rogers
Wealth transfer planning must go beyond the will, advisors say
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2026
Wealth transfer planning must go beyond the will, advisors say

Advisors say trustee selection and charitable strategy, not paperwork, now determine whether family wealth truly endures

By Gregg Greenberg
America's wealth boom is creating a new generation of underinsured clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2026
America's wealth boom is creating a new generation of underinsured clients

The US accounted for nearly half of all new millionaires worldwide last year, but insurance specialists warn wealth growth is outpacing planning.

Fed rate hike could cool RIA deal prices, but not for everyone
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2026
Fed rate hike could cool RIA deal prices, but not for everyone

Higher borrowing costs may hit mega-RIAs hardest as buyers could lean on rollover equity, says M&A lawyer Michael Gray.

By Leo Almazora
The Great Wealth Transfer: Separating the myth from the reality
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer: Separating the myth from the reality

The Great Wealth Transfer should be viewed as a moving target, says Dr. Jim Grubman.

By James Rogers
Annuity income eases retirement anxiety and market fear, advisors say
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 23, 2026
Annuity income eases retirement anxiety and market fear, advisors say

Advisors say clients rarely ask for annuities by name — they ask for guaranteed income and less market fear

By Gregg Greenberg
At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2026
At Future Proof, wealth management industry weighs realities of the AI revolution

“The true unlock is not just using AI,” said Eve Cout of Vanguard.

By James Rogers
Nearly 30% of social media finance videos lead investors astray: study
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2026
Nearly 30% of social media finance videos lead investors astray: study

Most finfluencers lack credentials, and digitally present Americans are consuming more finance content than ever, according to new research.

By Leo Almazora
Financial planning is becoming advisors' best tool for long-term client loyalty
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 21, 2026
Financial planning is becoming advisors' best tool for long-term client loyalty

Cerulli research finds affluent investors value comfort and guidance over portfolio management.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors urge parents to build early investing habits for grads
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2026
Advisors urge parents to build early investing habits for grads

Advisors say a Roth IRA and clear expectations can turn parental support into a lasting wealth-building advantage

By Gregg Greenberg
Having a plan isn't enough: family conversations drive wealth transfer readiness
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2026
Having a plan isn't enough: family conversations drive wealth transfer readiness

New Fidelity research reveals most affluent families lack peace of mind despite completing estate planning documents.

By Steve Randall
VanEck was hacked earlier this year, CEO reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2026
VanEck was hacked earlier this year, CEO reveals

The asset manager's CEO Jan van Eck said that the attackers were “many layers away” from any client assets.

By James Rogers
Bipartisan bill clarifying ESOP stock rules sails through House
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2026
Bipartisan bill clarifying ESOP stock rules sails through House

Retire Through Ownership Act lets ESOP fiduciaries rely on independent appraisals, closing a decades-old valuation gap for private company stock.

By Leo Almazora