Financial Advisor Blog - Page 1 - Financial Advisor Transitions

Bard Financial Services Moves to Osaic's W-2 Channel

February 24th, 2026

Bard Financial Services has joined Osaic's W-2 employee independent channel after nearly four decades as an Osaic partner.

Merrill Launches Direct Markets Coverage Group for Ultra High Net Worth ...

February 23rd, 2026

Merrill has introduced a new Direct Markets Coverage Group to serve ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices with at least $50 million i...

The Next Generation of Advisor Technology Focuses on Connection, Not Com...

February 20th, 2026

Firms no longer seek more tools; they seek integrated systems that strengthen conversations and relationships.

Ten Client Communication Practices Every Financial Advisor Should Follow

February 18th, 2026

Meaningful interaction requires more than routine updates. Advisors must build a personal connection and avoid acting as only a service provider.

Ameriprise Revises Advisor Recruiting Approach Amid Ongoing Industry Com...

February 17th, 2026

At a Bank of America conference in Miami, Ameriprise Financial Chief Financial Officer Walter Berman discussed how the firm has reassessed advisor ...

PNC Wealth Management Targets Mass-Affluent Clients with New Branch Stra...

February 13th, 2026

PNC Wealth Management, the advisory arm of PNC Bank, has launched a new initiative designed to attract emerging and mass-affluent investors at earl...

MassMutual Expands Private Wealth Capabilities for High-Net-Worth Clients

February 12th, 2026

MassMutual has launched a new private wealth division aimed at supporting its affiliated advisor network as it targets high-net-worth and more comp...

UBS Resets Broker Compensation to Protect Margins, Accepts Advisor Attri...

February 11th, 2026

UBS reset its compensation model for large advisory teams in its U.S. wealth management business to rebalance payouts between shareholders and fina...

Why Selective COI Partnerships Drive Stronger Wealth Management Growth

February 10th, 2026

Referrals from centers of influence (COIs), most often accountants and attorneys, remain the most effective way to build a high-end wealth manageme...

CFP Board Faces Backlash Over Plans to Expand In-House Continuing Education

February 9th, 2026

The CFP Board is facing growing criticism from financial advisors after industry commentator Michael Kitces questioned whether the credentialing bo...