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Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2025
Employers could start cutting 401(k) matches; what must advisors do to prepare?

Companies could start cutting 401(k) matches to save money if the economy slows. Here's what advisors should do in advance.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 19, 2025
SEC accuses 5 Fruits Enterprises of $4.7M investor deception in Nevada

SEC claims 5 Fruits Enterprises and its managers raised funds by promising automated trading and guaranteed returns, but most funds were never invested.

By Tez Romero
Before You Scale, Strengthen Your Foundation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2025
Before You Scale, Strengthen Your Foundation

What separates advisors who scale successfully from those who stall? It starts with clarity, structure, and stronger relationships.

By LPL Financial
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?
ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2025
Are RIAs ready for the alternatives surge?

A tidal wave of alternative investments are being offered to RIAs, but not all RIAs are ready to offer them to clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
The 4 key behaviors of high-growth advisors that set them apart from the rest

Study reveals what fuels sustainable wealth management firm growth.

By Steve Randall
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2025
Schwab says branches are key differentiator despite digital growth

Firm is hiring for new locations while BofA launches opportunities for veterans.

By Steve Randall
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story
FINTECH SEP 17, 2025
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story

Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services, explains how independent advisors are reshaping their business models around client trust, AI, and new client growth.

By Leo Almazora
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2025
Cerulli, DCALTA study challenges misconceptions on private markets in 401(k) plans

Criticisms around risky exposures, illiquidity, litigation threats, and unsuitability are substantially off the mark, report says.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
Wealth managers must be prepared to discuss the downside of lower rates

The prospect of rate cuts stimulating the economy has Wall Street buzzing, but some advisory clients may not be so keen on lower rates.

By Gregg Greenberg
Romance scams: How financial advisors can spot red flags, guide clients to safety
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
Romance scams: How financial advisors can spot red flags, guide clients to safety

A Michigan-based advisor at Osaic's ConnectED conference shared that protecting clients from fraud often requires patience, empathy, and careful listening. "Sometimes the most important thing we do isn't about investments."

By Andy Burt
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice

Report shows RIAs are investing in trust, tech and talent.

By Steve Randall
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2025
Family offices steady the course as trade tensions test global portfolios, Citi reveals

Survey shows resilience, direct investing focus, and rising AI adoption among family offices.

By Steve Randall
Q&A: Impact of women in leadership will transform wealth management industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 16, 2025
Q&A: Impact of women in leadership will transform wealth management industry

In this conversation with Dr. Don Barden, he explains how his research in behavioral economics revealed how women in leadership will help advisors thrive.

By Andy Burt
'Pet Trusts' and why wealth managers better not forget about Sparky or Tabby!
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 16, 2025
'Pet Trusts' and why wealth managers better not forget about Sparky or Tabby!

Pets are often part of the family, which is why advisors often need to plan for their futures through pet trusts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wealth managers offer advice for clients on 'SALT torpedo'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2025
Wealth managers offer advice for clients on 'SALT torpedo'

Advisors are seeing more high net worth clients impacted by the so-called 'SALT torpedo'. Here's how they are dealing with it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2025
Advisors play pivotal role for plan sponsors seeking clarity, Fidelity survey finds

The firm's 16th annual survey shows nine-tenths of plan sponsors tap advisors to help improve participant outcomes, though fewer believe workers are on track with their retirement saving.

By Leo Almazora
Wedding costs create financial strain but few regrets, new report reveals
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 15, 2025
Wedding costs create financial strain but few regrets, new report reveals

Younger generations are making tough choices about their life milestones.

By Steve Randall
These are common missteps of UHNW people, says $10B multi-family office founder
ALTERNATIVES SEP 14, 2025
These are common missteps of UHNW people, says $10B multi-family office founder

TwinFocus’ Wes Karger shares his experience with InvestmentNews

By Steve Randall
Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates
FINTECH SEP 12, 2025
Zocks, Broadridge take on advisor growth challenge with updates

Zocks' expanded platform streamlines the advice and onboarding process, while Broadridge doubles down on digital marketing.

By Leo Almazora
2025 looks like the year of moving $1B AUM advisors, recruiter Louis Diamond says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2025
2025 looks like the year of moving $1B AUM advisors, recruiter Louis Diamond says

Changes at UBS, LPL Financial and Merrill Lynch spell a bumper year for recruiting.

By Bruce Kelly