Practice and client management

Web designer Bonfire Studio asked ChatGPT for advisor recommendations in five metro markets. The results give advisors more reason to tend to their online presence.

With trillions on the table, advisors who know how to start conversations with clients' heirs risk losing far less than those who don't.

A succession merger deal that was nearly 10 years in the making at Nebraska-based Prairie Wealth Advisors offers a lens into the many factors involved with the wealth management industry's looming financial advisor retirements.

Altruist has earned legions of fans among financial advisors for sleek technology and low, clear fees. But its critics question whether that is enough to catch up to the giants that have dominated the business for decades.

As clients ask advisors for help navigating caregiving resources, advisors who are able to provide trusted referrals may find clients return the favor with referrals of their own.

Dispatch and NetLaw target two different kinds of relocation friction. One for advisors switching firms, one for clients crossing state lines.

As Kate Danella becomes the bank's chief administrative officer, John Jordan, who's been accelerating Regions' branch-banking growth, will take over Danella's previous role leading consumer banking.

Berger Financial Group plans to more than double its footprint and staff, and Investcorp is looking at more opportunities beyond supporting Berger in the "untapped" wealth space.

As AI tools take over more of the research, drafting and prep work that once taught new advisors the job, firms are racing to figure out what should replace it.

From showing up authentically to understanding oxytocin, a session at this week's CAAFP held by The American College of Financial Services called into question some traditional industry approaches to planning.

The American College of Financial Services is launching a certification program to train financial professionals on the ins and outs of donor-advised funds.

Speakers at The American College of Financial Services' CAAFP like investing legend John Rogers shed light on how people fuel long-term success in the industry.

Two presentations at The American College of Financial Services' CAAFP discussed how successful careers in the industry require both technical and emotional skills.

One advisor calls the expected transfer a mirage; others say it may simply unfold more slowly and require more intentional planning.

Trust protectors can help protect against irresponsible trustees and other dicey situations that could put grantors' wishes at risk, estate lawyers say.

In a webinar last week, Humanity Labs CEO Andrei Pop discussed "the transformative power" he said Mariner's new AI workforce will bring to the firm.

A new survey found artificial intelligence was a top compliance-related priority for 85% of firms responding, while cybersecurity was only a concern for 37%.

Fincen's Andrea Gacki will join Citi as global head of sanctions, BBVA promoted Gonzalo Rodríguez to chief financial officer, HDFC Bank penalized three senior officials for their role in a controversial deposit arrangement, and more in this week's banking news roundup.

JPMorganChase has recently teamed up with Ohio State, and SoFi has partnered with Notre Dame, in big-money deals that weren't allowed before this year.