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Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors
YOUR PRACTICE BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2023
Wells Fargo's indy group, FiNet, bumps up fee for big advisors

What's not clear is how many FiNet advisors will feel the sting of the fee increase.

Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2023
Donor-advised funds underpin growth in charitable giving

Schwab Charitable reported its donors increased their giving by 8%, or nearly $350 million, to more than $5 billion in its fiscal year 2023.

Popcorn, pie and cocoa: Advisors weigh in on holiday gift giving
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2023
Popcorn, pie and cocoa: Advisors weigh in on holiday gift giving

Some wealth managers simply don't see a holiday card to clients as being sufficient to show their appreciation. They want to give something more.

Charitable giving is a win-win for advisors 
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 04, 2023
Charitable giving is a win-win for advisors 

Philanthropic discussions with clients over issues close to their hearts can only deepen that relationship.

Thinking of going independent? How smaller RIAs can win despite disruptive tech  
YOUR PRACTICE TECHNOLOGY DEC 04, 2023
Thinking of going independent? How smaller RIAs can win despite disruptive tech  

Advisory Services Network's business development director, Trey Prescott, talks to InvestmentNews.

Shut up and take our money, investors say about financial advice
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2023
Shut up and take our money, investors say about financial advice

Demand for paid financial advice is at a high level and rising, survey data show.

Preparing clients for the possibility of cognitive decline
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2023
Preparing clients for the possibility of cognitive decline

Advisors highlight strategies to ensure that clients are ready and help those battling the disease.

Advisors using alternatives still a minority despite business case, says Fuse
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES DEC 01, 2023
Advisors using alternatives still a minority despite business case, says Fuse

Adoption of emerging structures such as interval funds and BDCs remains low.

Young advisors welcome AI, but regulatory concerns restrict its use
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 29, 2023
Young advisors welcome AI, but regulatory concerns restrict its use

'We all have too much to lose in reputation,' warns one CEO. 'It’s not worth it.'

Holistic wealth management starts with transition services
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 29, 2023
Holistic wealth management starts with transition services

Attending to advisor well-being, starting with onboarding, helps advisors weather the inevitable storms that come with managing other people’s money in an unpredictable world.

Intelligent charitable planning: The next big thing in wealth
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 29, 2023
Intelligent charitable planning: The next big thing in wealth

Advisors, employers and DAFs can make everyone a philanthropist.

One-third of female advisors may quit in next 12 months, feeling unsupported
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 29, 2023
One-third of female advisors may quit in next 12 months, feeling unsupported

Carson Group report reveals how culture changes are required to move the needle on gender diversity.

Envestnet rides boom in model portfolios
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 28, 2023
Envestnet rides boom in model portfolios

The firm's platform offers around 2,000 customized products from some 150 asset managers, tapping into rising demand for bespoke portfolios.

Before the ball drops on 2023: Advisors' year-end checklist
YOUR PRACTICE RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2023
Before the ball drops on 2023: Advisors' year-end checklist

Before kissing 2023 goodbye, advisors had better check a few things off their to-do lists.

Despite myths, TAMPs help advisors save time
YOUR PRACTICE TAMPS NOV 22, 2023
Despite myths, TAMPs help advisors save time

AssetMark's Sara Paulson highlights why advisors should be using turnkey asset management platforms.

Known co-founder Molina Niño focuses on wealth gap
YOUR PRACTICE ALTERNATIVES NOV 22, 2023
Known co-founder Molina Niño focuses on wealth gap

The investment advisory firm is highly diverse and will never need a DEI initiative, co-founder says

Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 22, 2023
Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges

With interest rates rising, it's more challenging to make the case for clients having a mortgage or other collateralized loan.

When it comes to responsible investing, language matters
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 22, 2023
When it comes to responsible investing, language matters

A recent survey shows clients were more likely to talk to their advisors about 'responsible investing' than 'ESG investing.'

Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says
YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH NOV 21, 2023
Consumers like these wealth apps best, J.D. Power says

On the surface, there isn't much difference, but results people get from planning services can vary wildly.

6 unintended consequences of staying the course 
YOUR PRACTICE OPINION NOV 21, 2023
6 unintended consequences of staying the course 

While it may seem ‘safer’ to stay put, there are risks that many advisors are unaware of.