Practice Management News from Financial Planning

Even though RIAs reached a record size in four important metrics, experts say equity values are masking weaknesses in their organic growth.

It is important to be committed to the work you do, but according to these five advisors, going about your daily life can also result in landing clients.

A strategic partnership between the wealth management platform and Callan Family Office aims to build better software for advisors working with complex clients.

A focus on alternative investments, low confidence in traditional stocks and bonds, and values-driven investing are at the forefront of millennials' wealth habits.

As the July 4 launch date nears when clients can start contributing to Trump accounts, advisors discussed pros and cons of this method to save for children.

Women pursuing career milestones like opening their own RIAs could fall into traps based on those comparisons — or use them as inspiration and research.

A survey found that a majority of investors disagreed with requiring scaling back to semiannual reporting for public companies.

Negotiating with hospitals, investing in HSAs early, and having a plan for emergencies are all ways experts said advisors can help clients navigate the complicated health care landscape when clients are in debt.

Clients can maximize profits by paying the tax bill outside of the conversion — and more reminders for advisors before they guide clients through Roth conversions.

Whether thinking about an RICP, RMA, CPRC, CRPC or another retirement credential, experts say it's important for financial advisors to consider the needs of clients and prospects and their current level of specialization.

Future advisors, who are a hot commodity for an industry facing a talent shortage, want face time, mentorship and to work for firms that align with their values.

Financial Planning's "Starting an RIA" book contains 30 chapters that help financial advisors from the launch of a firm to successful exits.

John Evangelista took inspiration from his mother's financial plight to carve out a niche serving university employees.

Subscribers can stay up to date on key industry issues while earning one hour of continuing education credit toward maintaining professional certification.

Financial therapy helps people analyze thoughts, feelings and limiting beliefs surrounding money. Therapists shared what they want advisors to know about approaching client relationships.

Although low-cost ETFs remain the most common component of model portfolios built by BlackRock and other third parties, private credit, equity and other alternatives are gaining ground.

Whether advisors choose individual stocks or not, the SEC's proposal to allow semiannual reporting rather than quarterly could impact clients' portfolios.

The deal between Edward Jones and Quicken is expected to appeal to next-generation clients as they begin accumulating wealth.

Speakers at the Association of African American Financial Advisors' growing event called for greater collaboration and many types of advocacy.

Financial advisors can avoid a conversation mismatch by focusing less on what they do, and more on what clients care about.