Who’s On Deck? Solving the Succession Planning Crisis at Advisory Firms
Advisers too often risk ‘both value and continuity’ out of attachment to the business and aversion to change.
In Practice
I Used to Be Skeptical About Financial Wellness. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
Financial Finesse President Todd Lacey makes a case for integrating financial wellness into an advisory practice.
Taking Stock of the Continued Evolution of PEPs
More than four years and $10 billion in assets into their launch, experts discuss the benefits, the challenges and the...
Tackling Succession Misalignment in Advisory Firms
Three-quarters of RIA and broker/dealer firm owner respondents said they lack a clear plan of succession, which could alienate future...
Advisers Step Up as Clients Face Market Uncertainty
During market swings and economic stress, advisers delivered steady guidance, reinforced their value and identified growth opportunities despite the volatility,...
Wealth Transfer Planning Vital for Advisers to Retain Client Assets
Quality relationships continue to be essential for driving assets in the wealth management space, according to Cerulli Associates.
Deepfaked Fiduciary: The Real AI Threat Nobody’s Talking About
Adviser Neil Plein explains how fiduciaries can be prepared to minimize the risk to their practices from increasingly sophisticated scams...
Selecting the Right Platforms for a Successful Practice
To make sense of the many available options, plan advisers need to know what they are looking for.
Kestra Survey Looks At ‘Messy’ Succession Planning
While many 1st Generation advisers express confidence in their succession plans, only 6% of those planning to retire within the next decade have a fully documented strategy in...
Do Private Markets Present a Lucrative Opportunity ‘Fraught With Peril’?
Jerry Schlichter says fiduciaries’ responsibilities have been complicated by provider desires to make private market investments available via 401(k) plan...
Investment Advisers Optimistic About Inflation Amid Recession Fears
RIAs noticed a spike in clients looking to diversify their assets, with almost half reporting an increase in international equities...
Could Managed Accounts Replace TDFs as Plan QDIAs?
Despite target-date funds’ ubiquity, there are selected use cases for managed accounts as qualified default investment alternatives.
Bringing AI to Practice Management
Firms seek to solve bottlenecks and streamline opportunities by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence.
Moving Toward AI, Both Ethically and Responsibly
As AI is integrated into financial services, the industry must grapple with how to review and manage oversight.
PLANADVISER’S 2025 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Winners
Winners were announced at the Industry Leader Awards dinner in New York along with recognition for top advisers and the...
AI and the Future of Participant Services
Use cases for both generative and agentic artificial intelligence continue to expand, especially in areas like participant education and personalized...
Beyond the Annuity Puzzle: Rewiring the Psychology of Lifetime Income
A closer look at what has been limited, so far, annuity adoption by plan sponsors and participants.
Does the 4% Rule Still Stand?
The spending rule has been around for 30 years, but experts are rethinking traditional drawdown approaches in light of longevity...
Tech Issues at Forefront of Wealth Managers’ Focus, Says Wipfli Report
The report notes that advances in technology also come with hurdles such as high costs, integration with existing systems, and...
CFP Board Initiative Seeks to Increase and Strengthen Women CFP Professionals
The Accelerate & WIN program includes research, webinars, virtual events, and more, to address female underrepresentation in the financial planning...