What Small Firms Need to Know About Due Diligence
According to FINRA, small broker/dealer firms should strategically use their limited resources to conduct effective due diligence on private and...
In Practice
PLANADVISER 2026 Retirement Plan Adviser of the Year Winners
Top retirement plan advisers were honored at the Industry Leader Awards dinner in New York on Thursday.
Protecting Senior Investors from Scams Becomes Priority
FINRA panelists said identifying vulnerable clients and navigating complex family dynamics are key to preventing fraud.
The Retirement Vision for Clients Without Children
A financial planner discusses the specific planning needs of adults without children.
How to Build on Gen Z, Millennial Interest in Retirement Planning
If advisers engage early and authentically, they can build lasting relationships with up-and-coming asset owners.
The Right Mindset for Organic Growth
Marketing and psychology know-how can help advisers gain more clients, according to growth strategists Dan Allison and David DeCelle.
How to Recruit Next-Gen Advisers
As departing advisers far outnumber new hires, firm leaders and recruiters have become strategic in capturing attention from incoming talent.
Edelman Marks $10M for Financial Planning School at Rowan University
Ric Edelman, a co-founder of the namesake financial services company, will serve as founding head.
Entering the Era of Hyper-Personalization
Artificial intelligence is turning the advisory goal of scalable, individualized financial planning into a reality.
Lagging Security, Excessive AI Access Prevalent in 2 Cybersecurity Surveys
Kroll learned that 80% of respondents increased budgets dedicated to cybersecurity, but nearly three-quarters acknowledged gaps in their strategy.
CFP Board Weighs Keeping College Degree as Certification Requirement
Public comments will be sought once a recommendation is made; no decision is expected in 2026.
How Advisers, Pre-Retirees Can Resist Volatility-Inspired Trades
As financial advisers show concerns about structural economic risks, experts say retirement strategies need long-term focus.
Alight: 401(k) Trading Light in February, Early Days of Iran Conflict
‘Nothing looks like a panic,’ per Alight’s Rob Austin.
Financial Wellness Inextricably Linked to Employee Wellness
Employees who lack financial wellness benefits and advice from their employers are more likely to experience burnout and job turnover.
Mercer Advisors Debuts National ‘Women & Wealth’ Practice
The firm intends to include ‘women-centered financial planning’ in its business priorities, leadership structure and client experience.
How Advisers Can Help Businesses Address Caregiving Needs
The surge of unpaid caregiving is leading to labor turnover and decreased retirement readiness.
Long-Term Care Planning, Without the Emotional Charge
Even when advisers know the importance of preparing for such health care costs, they may lack the confidence to address...
DOL: ESOPs Grew by More than 1M Participants in 10 Years
EBSA revealed progress on its initiative to promote employee ownership and participation.
What Record Life Expectancy Means for Retirement
Longer life expectancies have redefined retirement planning conversations and have raised the stakes for saving.
Financial Wellness Fuels Retirement Wealth Convergence
Advisers are turning employer retirement relationships into broader wealth management opportunities.