Why direct indexing is gaining ground with some advisors

On one end of the spectrum is passive investing; on the other, active. And somewhere in…

Advisor confidence positive for the first time in six months

Financial advisors’ confidence levels have risen out of negative territory for the first time in half…

RIA industry snapshot displays growth of wealth management

Registered investment advisory firms topped previous records in many key business metrics in 2024, with assets…

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…

Why financial advisors chase certifications clients ignore

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

How to buy peace of mind with cybersecurity tech: Show Me Your Stack

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

Edward Jones gains tax expertise for UMAs with Natixis deal

In the past, when Edward Jones advisors wanted to know how selling stock in clients’ accounts…

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…

How to work with racial justice focused municipal bonds

One of the things many investors enjoy about municipal bonds is that they can see the…

Aaron Klein wants to give advisors ‘superhuman powers’

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

Volatility breeds interest in fixed-income investments

The market goes up. The market goes down. And with volatility, one thing many advisors see…

Online course to support clients with addiction

A trailblazing online course to train financial advisors on how to assist clients with addiction and…

AI financial planning platform Quinn set to disrupt market

Automated financial planning with the help of artificial intelligence may pose a significant disruption to existing…

Morgan Stanley targets founders with new designation

As more companies stay private longer without selling shares on public markets, their founders and chief…

How switching broker-dealers led to a tech rethink: Show Me Your Stack

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

New tools for donor-advised funds tap the social aspect of giving

Users of the charitable giving platform Daffy can now replicate existing campaigns instead of having to…

CFP Board forms AI Working Group

The CFP Board has convened a new AI Working Group to address the technology’s place in…

FPA’s new online tool aims to help advisors boost behavioral skills

The qualities that make someone a great financial planner go far beyond simple technical knowledge. Reflecting…

Morgan Stanley, Raymond James CEOs on the advantages of size

At a time when many advisors dream of breaking away to start their own practices, the…

Advisor offices in residences doubled in last few years

When COVID-19 changed the world, Zoom spread the familiarity of virtual meetings. Now, the meaning of…

Advisor confidence rising, but still underwater overall

Financial advisors’ confidence levels have continued to rebound but remain in the red overall. That’s the…

Jimmy Buffett’s widow sues to remove trustee of $275 million estate

Jane Buffett, the widow of singer Jimmy Buffett, is seeking to remove the co-trustee of her…