Adapting active management strategies to HNW portfolios

The ultrarich may be different from you and me, but that doesn’t mean mainstream investors can’t…

Increasingly popular buffered ETFs offer downside protection

As a new round of U.S. tariffs send markets tumbling, could a once-overlooked ETF hedge offer…

How to get the best ROI on your firm’s conference swag

Conference season is once again heating up in the wealth management industry and seasoned attendees know…

Stifel recruiting hits 10 year high in second quarter

After a slow start to the year, Stifel reported a record second quarter for its wealth…

Here’s what women are sick of hearing from advisors

Historically, the wealth management industry has been largely by and for men. Today, a smaller share…

BofA Private Bank exec foresees big NY market opportunities

Emily Dreas started her career doing business development for a 12-person asset manager in Florida. Two…

Why a Silicon Valley RIA sought AI notetakers

Welcome to “Show Me Your Stack,” a series from Financial Planning in which we interview those…

How advisors use technology to retain clients during transitions

Around 10% of advisors expect to change firms or consolidate their practices this year; such transitions…

Raymond James’ recruiting surges during market turmoil

Though it didn’t give specific figures, Raymond James said its advisor recruitment is surging. The remark…

How advisors can work with disabled clients

Trust is always an issue for clients trying to find a financial advisor. But that can…

Collectible cars and investment strategy

When it comes to collectible alternative investments, cars may be one of the flashier options. However,…

How family offices extend beyond wealth management

When it comes to family offices, it can seem easier to define them by the services…

With CE ‘free,’ what’s the real conference ROI for advisors?

If you’ve ever stared at a crowded inbox full of invites to wealth management conferences, you’ve…

Schwab’s earnings rise on client assets

Charles Schwab rose after the company reported second-quarter earnings that topped estimates as client assets hit…

The highs and lows of having pro athletes as clients

Sheldon Day knows better than most the pressures professional athletes can face in their financial lives.…

CFP Board picks Ph.D. advisor as 2026 chair-elect

It won’t take effect for another 18 months, but the CFP Board already has its chair…

Morgan Stanley open to acquisition deals

Morgan Stanley CEO Ted Pick told analysts Wednesday his firm is looking at acquisitions for its…

Merrill sees quarterly new assets slide

Like other wealth managers, Merrill and other Bank of America wealth units saw a decline in…

UBS director accused of CE cheating resigns

A former managing director for UBS’ wealth management business in Silicon Valley is no longer with…

Citi: Net new investment assets drop in second quarter

Citi‘s wealth division reported a steep drop in net new investment assets in the second quarter…

Wells Fargo gets $16B in help from bank advisors

Advisors in Wells Fargo’s bank branches helped bring in $16 billion in new assets in the…

Using integrations to build an independent firm

Welcome to “Show Me Your Stack,” a series from Financial Planning in which we interview those…