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This AI Tool Coaches Advisors on the Human Side of Advice
By Jane Wollman RusoffFocal's agentic platform gives advisors feedback on improving empathy, listening actively and asking better questions, CEO John Connell says.
April 02, 2026
The Pros and Cons of 20 Prospecting StrategiesTechnology changes, but the question remains the same: How can financial advisors find new clients?
April 01, 2026
7 Reasons for Investors to Use a Local AdvisorClients and prospects could buy their annuities through a mobile phone, but most have other ideas.
March 31, 2026
No, 70% of Widows Aren't Firing Their AdvisorsBut they're still more likely than other clients to do so, new research finds.
March 31, 2026
The Ultra-Wealthy Are Just Like Us: They Need 'a Community of Advice'Serving this booming cohort, Bernstein Private Wealth's Aaron Bates says, requires connections with like-minded peers.
March 31, 2026
Middle-Market RIAs Hit M&A Inflection Point: ReportA measurable gap exists between the firms that command a premium and those that do not, research finds.
March 30, 2026
Carson Group Rolls Out New AI Tool for AdvisorsClient Intelligence gives advisors instant visibility into what is happening within a client household, the firm says.
March 26, 2026
4 Ways Advisors Can Avoid Building an AI 'Frankenstack'Understand your root problems and redesign your workflows before you go shopping for tools.