Recent industry research based on household net worth data shows certain states have higher AUM potential than others.
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Investment Adviser Industry report shows where and how the advice industry is evolving.
Even at higher income levels, Black Americans report having less saved for retirement, per the Employee Benefits Research Institute.
Pro bono work is often a priority for financial advisors, but less than a fifth of CFPs actually volunteer.
Teams of 10 or more advisors are becoming the norm, according to new data from AdvizorPro.
The SEC has allowed testimonials in advertisements since 2022, yet less than 10% of advisors use them.
Advisors are getting creative with more services and non-traditional fee models.
Just 6% of advisors nearing retirement have a fully documented succession plan, raising the risk that their businesses will lose clients and struggle to find leaders.
The nonprofit certification body has formed a working group to address the challenges and opportunities of AI for advisors.
For years, Mitch Slater urged UBS to let its advisors launch their own shows. Now, more than 50 advisors have them.
Even for grunt work tasks, unchecked AI use can wind up hurting relationships.
While talent is crucial, success hinges on a leader’s ability to unite individuals behind a common goal.
Advisors need to embrace social media, podcasting, and client testimonials if they want to reach Gen Z clients, marketing experts say.
Fees and returns are important to advisors, but so are branding and customer service.
Most children of HNW clients plan to switch advisors within two years of an inheritance.
The move would increase its advisor workforce by 2%, outpacing the industry average growth rate of 0.3%.