Wall Street’s dividend tax dodge arrives in fixed-income ETFs

A pair of new bond exchange-traded funds is making it easier than ever for investors to…

Tax-smart portfolio management of concentrated investments

A client walks into an advisor’s office with a portfolio assembled over a period of years…

IBD Elite 2025: How independent wealth firms use AI

The extent to which independent financial advisors are using artificial intelligence is only starting to catch…

RBC NY market manager on recent advisor recruiting wins

In weekly tallies of the firms that are gaining and losing advisors in recruiting deals, RBC…

Edward Jones’ new household growth drops sharply in Q2

Edward Jones struggled to attract new client households in the second quarter, even as its total…

Steward Partners acquires $481M AUM Longbridge

New York City-based wealth manager Steward Partners has acquired Longbridge Wealth Advisors, a firm with $481…

How advisors can respond to suicidal ideation in clients

Years ago at a previous firm, Gene Thompson’s colleague, a fellow financial advisor, came to him …

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.…