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One CEO's fight against deceptive index return reports
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2025
One CEO's fight against deceptive index return reports

Mark Hebner says reporting problem is deeply entrenched in investment community.

By Chris Davis
How financial advisors might be fumbling the greatest wealth transfer in history
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 27, 2025
How financial advisors might be fumbling the greatest wealth transfer in history

The future of wealth is young and female, but Lori Van Dusen says the industry still hasn’t gotten the memo.

By Chris Davis
Most Americans expect to face higher prices for at least four years
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 26, 2025
Most Americans expect to face higher prices for at least four years

And that’s going to add extra burden to debt-stressed households.

By Steve Randall
Financial advisors reflect on a wild first half ahead of Memorial Day weekend
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
Financial advisors reflect on a wild first half ahead of Memorial Day weekend

Wealth managers look ahead to a relaxing long weekend after being put to the test so far in 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 23, 2025
As Memorial Day approaches, study shows debt worsens PTSD for veterans

Nine out of 10 veterans polled, including one-third of younger respondents, see debt as a silent battle for dignity in the years after military service.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers see Roth conversions as bright side of market volatility
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 22, 2025
Wealth managers see Roth conversions as bright side of market volatility

However unwelcome, a drop in stock prices could be the opportune time for a Roth conversion, according to financial advisors.

By Gregg Greenberg
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?
FINTECH MAY 21, 2025
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?

Integrated Partners President Andree Mohr highlights due diligence around data, CRM integration, and advisor training as key steps in firms' adoption journey.

By Leo Almazora
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 20, 2025
Trump loses patience as SALT block stymies GOP tax bill

The president urged Republicans repping high-tax states including New York to accept a $30,000 deduction cap for now, but the holdouts remain dug in.

By Bloomberg
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

By Leo Almazora
Coming advisor shortfall has advisors turning to AI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2025
Coming advisor shortfall has advisors turning to AI

Enterprising wealth managers are already using AI technology to get a leg up on the competition as a talent shortfall in the industry looms.

By Gregg Greenberg
'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 15, 2025
'I emoted a little bit': JPMorgan's Dimon owns remote-work blowup, stands firm on RTO

The Wall Street giant's CEO defends its office-first policy while others argue for remote flexibility, especially for working mothers.

By Leo Almazora
Luxury brands are suffering but high-net-worth clients still spending, advisors say
EQUITIES MAY 15, 2025
Luxury brands are suffering but high-net-worth clients still spending, advisors say

First quarter earnings from LVMH, Burberry and other posh brands were down, but advisors don't see their HNW clients changing their spending or investing habits.

By Gregg Greenberg
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?

With a new regime at the SEC, Savvy Wealth's Lisandra Wilmott speaks out on ongoing and unfolding risks around off-channel communications, AI, and private market investments.

By Leo Almazora
Gen Z need financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
Gen Z need financial advice

DIY investing is now the norm but advisor says there is an opportunity for clients to provide life advice

By Chris Davis
Why the rich want specialists
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
Why the rich want specialists

Segmentation without specialization is sinking wealth management firms faster than market volatility, says XML Financial Group's Brett Bernstein, who believes generalists are paying the price.

By Chris Davis
Advisors chime in on the evolution in charitable giving
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 13, 2025
Advisors chime in on the evolution in charitable giving

The best methods for giving to charity change over time with fluctuations in the market, the economy, and tax rules.

By Gregg Greenberg
How advisors guard against client poaching in a volatile market
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2025
How advisors guard against client poaching in a volatile market

Wealth managers discuss strategies to keep unnerved clients from being lured away by rivals during uncertain times.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFP Board launches AI-powered exam prep tool
FINTECH MAY 12, 2025
CFP Board launches AI-powered exam prep tool

Digital study platform aims to improve CFP exam readiness with personalized tools and real-time feedback.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth's Messina College partnership opens doors for first-gen students
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2025
Commonwealth's Messina College partnership opens doors for first-gen students

Interns at Boston College degree program to rotate across key departments, gaining exposure to research, risk, practice management, and HR functions.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 11, 2025
Advisors ignore succession planning at their own peril

As RIA valuations rise, advisory firms are outgrowing next-generation buyers, a potentially perilous blind spot for business owners.

By Jeff Benjamin