Practice management

Millennial and Gen Z Americans aren't investing in homes the same way as previous generations: The National Association of Realtors found the median age of first-time buyers last year was 40, an all time high. Here's what wealth advisors need to know.

The Long Island-based regional bank gave investors a mix of good news and bad news on Friday, as it continues its strategic overhaul.

Advisors can help clients to diversify their stock portfolios, maximize growth and defer taxes with this increasingly popular method for harvesting losses.

SEI may not be the first firm that comes to mind when thinking about the industry's custodians, but the firm has built a substantial client base of financial advisors over more than 30 years.

Advisors have a role to play in facilitating the great wealth transfer, and some wealth owners are uncertain about whether heirs are ready.

Even more than access to alternative assets and simplified platforms, advisors are looking to outside account providers to help them manage clients' taxes.

ADHD can cause a slew of financial woes for clients, leaving them feeling overwhelmed, frustrated or emotional. Here is how advisors can help them build their confidence and stay on track.

In its annual survey of industry consolidators, DeVoe and Co. detects signs that the upward march of RIA deal valuations may soon come to a halt.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank stopped originating marine and recreational vehicle loans during the second quarter. Executives said the change will reduce net interest income in the short term, but deliver higher profitability over the long run.

Clients with concentrated stock holdings might be better off turning their portfolios into ETFs in a tax deferral transaction called a Section 351 conversion.

FINRA's annual snapshot shows how the wealth industry is changing, from key business metrics and marketing trends to shifts in registration and a shrinking branch footprint.

An albeit smaller sample of financial advisors participating in FP's Compensation Survey nevertheless reflected the industry-wide trend around gender pay gaps.

In its latest 2026 guidance, the Pittsburgh-based bank predicted an increase in income, but also an uptick in expenses. Much like JPMorganChase, which made a similar revision to its forecast this week, PNC views the two trends as inseparable.

The global bank said it's ready to take advantage of opportunities to accelerate investments into its business, with an eye toward achieving longer-term, sustainable growth. Analysts had tough questions about the plans.

The well above-average advisor graduation numbers, paired with Merrill's recruiting efforts, suggest the wirehouse is serious about adding lots of talent.

Financial Planning's Compensation Survey measured the total pay of hundreds of financial advisors and, perhaps more importantly, the lessons they would share to aspiring planners about forging a successful career.

America's fertility rate is at an all-time low, and the cost of treatment is climbing. Financial advisors discussed how to plan, both financially and emotionally, for the cost of becoming parents.

As large wealth managers struggle to retain advisors seeking greater independence, Wells Fargo has taken a distinct approach with its FiNet channel. But is the loss of profit margin worth the retention gains?

The move is designed to align the two Utah-based businesses under a single unique name and comes two years after the bank acquired the home lender in 2024.