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For wealthy and ultrahigh net worth clients, the advantages often prove very attractive. But the policies carry some sophisticated planning challenges and a high cost.

A group of nine claimants said they lost millions after the UBS broker Andrew Burish recommended they place bets that Tesla shares would decline in value.

The nonprofit's checklist aims to help advisors effectively use the technology in their firms and emphasizes confidentiality, privacy, integrity, legality and providing accurate information.

The president of the firm's Private Client Group also discusses why advisor headcounts don't mean much anymore and how private equity owners of wealth management firms may have trouble realizing their value propositions.

Location plays a crucial role in growth and advisory practice valuations — just not in a simple map focusing on the largest cities with the most wealthy people.

Also this week, Cetera closes on its purchase of Concourse Financial Group, and Raymond James appoints a head of AI.

Across the last five years of Financial Planning's 40 under 40 list, a few key insights have emerged about where the industry is at — and where it's headed.

RBC's firmwide net income skyrockets despite rising costs, even as its advisor headcount holds steady.

Goalsetter CEO Tanya Van Court aims for more collaboration with the industry in bulking up the firm's curriculum and other programs for middle and high schools.

Burnout, financial strain and boredom are the leading drivers pushing senior workers to stay in the workforce longer.