Client management platforms have become an essential part of an RIA’s tech stack as these tools make it easier to access and update customer information. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority ...

Gathering client data upfront is a critical, but often unnecessarily difficult, first step of any financial advisor-client relationship. Too often, wealth management firms still rely on spreadsheets, ...

Sheryl Rowling’s new Practice Wise column is available first in Morningstar Office Cloud. In the old days, keeping clients' data secure was pretty easy. It just required a lock and key. Now, with ...