While the transition to a healthier economic environment will be neither quick nor easy, there are a number of things that can make the process more bearable.

Since the launch of Private Wealth in June of 2007, we’ve listened closely to your feedback and tracked industry trends to make sure we’re covering topics you and your wealthiest clients most care about. As part of that effort, we’ve added two sections that will be in every issue moving forward.

Avoid the common failures plaguing new wealth managers and transition your business to a higher and more profitable level.

The economy is cracked and it will likely get worse—a lot worse—before it gets any better. The financial world seems to be in freefall. A train wreck might be a better description. Our recent empirical analyses of the wealthy show they are in open rebellion and angry with their advisors. Consequently, more and more advisors are seeking shelter, with many probably hiding under their beds.

They want to know that when the time is right, you'll provide the information and updates they'll need and make a sound recommendation.

Having just logged dozens of hours watching the Summer Olympics and the US Open, I was (and remain) impressed by the mental fortitude of champions.

The twin benefits of charitable giving—supporting a cause and minimizing taxes—have long held great appeal for the moneyed crowd.

Research is central to our work, so I expect a certain amount of give and take with our readers. The exchange typically unfolds like this: We conduct studies with professional advisors, consolidate and analyze the findings, serve the results back to the advisors in a variety of formats, and, almost always, field some inquiries about how the findings apply to an individual practitioner or a particular situation.

Knowing as much as possible about how criminals think and act will lead to better security for your wealthy clients.

More and more wealthy clients are abandoning their newly completed estate plans, alleging that the final result does not suit their needs.