Best & Worst Firms for Advisor Satisfaction: JD Power, 2026
By Michael S. FischerAdvisors with effective AI tools at work report higher satisfaction and more loyalty to their current firm.
June 09, 2026
The 'Magic' Retirement Number: Useful or Dangerous?Northwestern Mutual says clients need $1.46 million to retire comfortably. But some advisors say such simple metrics are unhelpful.
June 08, 2026
TradePMR Bets the Future of Wealth Management Is Finally ArrivingAt a recent conference, Robb Baldwin made the case for integrating with a modern, consumer-facing partner.
May 20, 2026
How to Avoid Beneficiary Designation Horror StoriesAdvisors who fail to regularly review these documents with clients may regret it in time.
May 19, 2026
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How to Keep Client Couples' Simultaneous Retirements From Going WrongCouples who leave the workforce at the same time may be surprised when expectations don't meet reality.
May 15, 2026
When Clients Start an 'Encore Career' in RetirementThere are tax implications of starting a new business later in life instead of slowing down, experts say.
April 28, 2026
Your 50-Year-Old Client Has No Retirement Account. What's an Advisor to Do?This scenario is relatively common, advisors say, and there are several techniques to help these clients catch up.
April 23, 2026
Clients Are Asking About Crypto. Does It Have a Place in Retirement Portfolios?The client curiosity is there, and the industry is increasingly taking notice.