When AI wastes more time than it saves for advisors

Why should financial advisors use AI? To hear AI providers tell it, it’s because the technology…

One Big Beautiful Bill’s impact for financial advisors and clients

After President Donald Trump’s Republican allies raced to meet their July 4 deadline to pass the…

Raymond James grabs advisors managing $1.1B from Ameriprise

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority has repaid $50 million to its members. The money comes as…

Why financial advisors chase certifications clients ignore

When it comes to professional certifications, there’s no shortage of niche options for financial advisors eager…

Should financial advisors be brokers, RIAs or both?

This is the seventh installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

How advisors can reduce estate planning conflicts in 4 steps

Whether it’s a reluctance to discuss death or hesitation to ask about inheritance, a lack of…

Mercer Global Advisors Acquires O’Brien Wealth Partners

Mercer Global Advisors, the acquisitive registered investment advisor with about $72 billion in client assets, has…

Advisors Are Underestimating Charitable Giving

Financial advisors have traditionally been in the business of accumulating money; one need look no further…

Wealth Advisors Face Challenges in Embracing 401(k) Opportunities

While the race to monetize participants by incumbent record keepers and advisors is full on, it’s…

3 insights for financial advisors serving LGBTQ clients

When it comes to financial planning, no two clients are the same. Financial advisors say that’s…

Aaron Klein wants to give advisors ‘superhuman powers’

When Aaron Klein stepped away from the leadership of the company he helped start, it was…

How can advisors guide overspending retirees

While financial advisors are happy to guide clients to a comfortable and enjoyable retirement, some wind…

Morningstar conference keynotes focus on financial advisors

The rise of private investments, boosting access to advice, succession planning and serving clients who are…

As alternatives access expands, some advisors remain wary

Access to alternative investments and private markets has been increasing in recent years, a trend that…

SEC-Registered Advisors Targeted by New Phishing Scam

A new phishing campaign is targeting SEC-registered advisors by claiming to be from the regulator’s chief…

How financial advisors can build a brand

Financial advisors face challenges with marketing their brands effectively, but experts say simple strategies can grow…

Advisors share fixes for Social Security’s funding crisis

The need to tackle Social Security’s funding challenges has never been more pressing. The trust fund…

$30B Allworth Adds Active Investment Expertise; $3B Compound Lures 8 Advisors

Allworth Acquires Sister Firms in Indianapolis with Combined $1.5B in Assets Allworth Financial, a registered investment…

Workers want annuities. Financial advisors aren’t sold

A vast majority of workers say that employers have a responsibility to help them achieve guaranteed…

Investors Look to Financial Advisors for Risk Assessment on Digital Assets

Investor interest in digital assets might be growing, but concerns about the security and regulatory uncertainty…

How women can find success as financial advisors

Women can find success as financial advisors or wealth management professionals, but they need to connect…

AI-powered search is re-writing SEO rules, and advisors must adjust

Google introduced AI Overviews in May 2024 and Alvin Carlos saw the effect on his website…