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Schwab finds most teens want to invest, but split with parents on control
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2026
Schwab finds most teens want to invest, but split with parents on control

As gambling habits increasingly infiltrates teens' digital lives, a new Schwab survey points to investing as an early counter-habit.

By Leo Almazora
HB Wealth expands Arch tie-up as private markets push strains RIA operations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2026
HB Wealth expands Arch tie-up as private markets push strains RIA operations

Automation rollout targets reporting gaps and data fragmentation across alternative investments.

By Steve Randall
Asset managers face tougher growth race as distribution and AI reshape industry
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 28, 2026
Asset managers face tougher growth race as distribution and AI reshape industry

Report warns performance alone no longer enough as scale, tech, and access drive winners

By Steve Randall
Nearly one in four Americans regret last year's tax refund spending, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2026
Nearly one in four Americans regret last year's tax refund spending, survey finds

More than half of respondents who look back on last season's refund wish they had saved or invested more – a gap that widens sharply among younger generations.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers talk risk mitigation in an increasingly messy market
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 27, 2026
Wealth managers talk risk mitigation in an increasingly messy market

War, tariffs and a range of other matters are heightening investor anxiety. Here's how financial advisors are managing risk in a volatile economic environment.

By Gregg Greenberg
Will California’s billionaire tax bombshell send the ultra-rich running?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 27, 2026
Will California’s billionaire tax bombshell send the ultra-rich running?

Signature drive advances amid debate over taxing extreme fortunes in richest US state.

By Steve Randall
Advisors double down on planning as client expectations and tech demands rise
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 27, 2026
Advisors double down on planning as client expectations and tech demands rise

More investors expected to get full advice by 2027 as firms race to keep pace with digital rivals.

By Steve Randall
The Great Wealth Transfer may be good for advisors, but brings other risks: Wells Fargo
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 24, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer may be good for advisors, but brings other risks: Wells Fargo

“If there’s a cybercriminal out there that’s targeting you, you want to make them work hard for the information,” said Lorne Maltenfort of Wells Fargo.

By James Rogers
From focus groups to coaches: This is how firms are handling the AI revolution
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2026
From focus groups to coaches: This is how firms are handling the AI revolution

“We’re at the very beginning of this transformation, this evolution,” said Dayna Kleinman, managing director at Sagard.

By James Rogers
Affluent women offer a huge market for enterprising advisors able to improve their financial literacy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2026
Affluent women offer a huge market for enterprising advisors able to improve their financial literacy

A new survey shows a high percentage of affluent women lack confidence in their investing judgement and would welcome an advisor's financial education.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors share top client challenges in expanded survey
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2026
Advisors share top client challenges in expanded survey

Client hesitation, healthcare cost concerns, and shifting portfolio strategies all feature.

By Steve Randall
What should advisors take away from the pivot in SEC enforcement focus?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2026
What should advisors take away from the pivot in SEC enforcement focus?

Former SEC attorney Rebecca Fike explains the ethos behind the headline stats.

By Steve Randall
Court rules Merrill Lynch retention bonuses fall outside ERISA
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2026
Court rules Merrill Lynch retention bonuses fall outside ERISA

The Fourth Circuit's six-factor test could reshape how employers design incentive plans

By Carleen Bongat
Advisors reveal the most important lessons to teach kids about financial literacy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2026
Advisors reveal the most important lessons to teach kids about financial literacy

Even when school lets out for summer kids should still be learning valuable lessons about money.

By Gregg Greenberg
AI’s place in financial advice is powering-up advisors, says Savvy Wealth’s Malhotra
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2026
AI’s place in financial advice is powering-up advisors, says Savvy Wealth’s Malhotra

As the firm launches an agentic AI solution, its CEO shares his vision for advisory industry.

By Steve Randall
Forever home replaces starter home as buyers delay ownership and rethink strategy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2026
Forever home replaces starter home as buyers delay ownership and rethink strategy

Americans now expect to buy at 40 as costs, rates and family pressures reshape housing plans.

By Steve Randall
Data breach: Citizens flags limited customer impact after vendor data incident amid ransomware claims
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2026
Data breach: Citizens flags limited customer impact after vendor data incident amid ransomware claims

Bank says operations unaffected as hackers claim millions of records in alleged breach

By Steve Randall
CFP Board logs record exam turnout as profession draws younger candidates
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2026
CFP Board logs record exam turnout as profession draws younger candidates

The March testing window drew more than 4,000 candidates, with women and racially and ethnically diverse test-takers also hitting all-time highs.

By Leo Almazora
Future gazing: Report warns advisors to prep for radically different economic outcomes
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2026
Future gazing: Report warns advisors to prep for radically different economic outcomes

New report highlights four potential outcomes that could change long-term wealth management decision making.

By Steve Randall
Advisors better not give up on organic growth even if M&A stays hot
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 20, 2026
Advisors better not give up on organic growth even if M&A stays hot

Wealth managers relying on technology while waiting for a juicy PE-backed acquisition best not overlook the importance of good old organic growth.

By Gregg Greenberg