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Giving while living: Advisors discuss the 'New Wealth Transfer'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 01, 2025
Giving while living: Advisors discuss the 'New Wealth Transfer'

Wealth managers say more clients are transferring assets to their children during their lifetimes. Here are the best ways to do it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Affluent Americans are leading the way in philanthropy, finds BofA study
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2025
Affluent Americans are leading the way in philanthropy, finds BofA study

Biennial research finds 81% of high-net-worth households gave to charity last year, with 93% believing they can make a difference in their communities.

By Leo Almazora
The Extinction Event: Why 'Here Come the Girls' signals a turning point for financial advisors
OPINION SEP 30, 2025
The Extinction Event: Why 'Here Come the Girls' signals a turning point for financial advisors

Rather than product pushing and hard selling, the advisors of tomorrow must earn female clients' trust by opening relationships and collaborating to understand their vision.

By Don Barden
Family offices step up governance and global reach in 2025, report reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2025
Family offices step up governance and global reach in 2025, report reveals

Industry professionals report increased compensation.

By Steve Randall
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2025
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech

As private market products surge, experts say standardization and strong partnerships will be crucial to sustainable AI adoption for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors see long-term care as critical piece of retirement planning
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 29, 2025
Advisors see long-term care as critical piece of retirement planning

As health care costs rise, more wealth managers are speaking with clients about long term care options. Here's what they are saying.

By Gregg Greenberg
Private market assets may be booming, but they are not for every investor
ALTERNATIVES SEP 26, 2025
Private market assets may be booming, but they are not for every investor

Advisors are increasingly adding private market assets to client portfolios, yet liquidity concerns should not be underestimated.

By Gregg Greenberg
How can advisors keep pace with the evolution of ETFs?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 26, 2025
How can advisors keep pace with the evolution of ETFs?

Dave Abner, NTAM's head of global ETFs speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
AI models pass CFA Level III exam in minutes, raising questions for advisors
FINTECH SEP 25, 2025
AI models pass CFA Level III exam in minutes, raising questions for advisors

Research reveals a quantum leap in AI's reasoning ability, renewing the debate around the value of human advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2025
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads

Survey reveals adoption gaps and opportunities for financial advisors across channels

By Steve Randall
Why securities-based lending has become 'table stakes'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2025
Why securities-based lending has become 'table stakes'

TIAA Wealth Management's head of wealth products sees more clients looking for a "one-stop shop" experience, making the ability to offer "liquidity without liquidation" a must for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps Cornerstone to expand business sale support for advisors' clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2025
Cetera taps Cornerstone to expand business sale support for advisors' clients

The agreement gives Cetera advisors access to structured investment banking support as private business owners seek tailored strategies for successful exits.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X's $100,000 lesson: Financial regrets weigh on retirement outlook
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2025
Gen X's $100,000 lesson: Financial regrets weigh on retirement outlook

From latchkey childhoods to looming retirements, Gen Xers reflect on costly financial lessons and urge younger Americans to avoid repeating their mistakes.

By Leo Almazora
Avoiding the capital gains tax trap when making portfolio changes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2025
Avoiding the capital gains tax trap when making portfolio changes

Envestnet's Erik Preus says advisors can stand out with after-tax performance insights.

By Steve Randall
AI chatbots were tasked with estate planning queries; here's how they scored
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2025
AI chatbots were tasked with estate planning queries; here's how they scored

New research tested four of the best known bots to find out how good they are

By Steve Randall
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies

Wealth firm leaders weigh in on the "significant opportunity" for tax-deductible gifts before year-end, and what advisors should keep in mind during philanthropic conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Here's what AI won't be able to replace in the wealth management industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
Here's what AI won't be able to replace in the wealth management industry

Relax advisors! AI can't do everything you do. Here's what advisors say cannot be replaced by AI.

By Gregg Greenberg
Here come the girls: What today's financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead
OPINION SEP 22, 2025
Here come the girls: What today's financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead

With the case for female leadership in business getting stronger across the board, advisors must seize the opportunity to reframe their relevance and build human-centered practices.

By Don Barden
The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry

This multi-part series unpacks Dr. Don Barden's research into the changing dynamics involving women in leadership, and what this means for the wealth management industry going forward.

By Andy Burt
Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients

The Wall Street giant launched new education initiatives around investment tax management and alts investing this week as it rewires its advisor pay grid.

By Leo Almazora