What the Forbes Fiasco Means for the Future of Advisor Rankings
By Rob BurgessThere are other ways to identify top advisors, an industry executive says.
August 10, 2026
She Wanted to Hire a Financial Advisor. Her Boyfriend Said No.Prospective female clients sometimes drop advisors after romantic interests object, advisors say.
August 07, 2026
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How Husbands' Early Social Security Claims Can Put Widows at RiskCouples who time their claims without considering survivor benefits are "asking the wrong question," an advisor says.
August 07, 2026
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Why 'Breakeven' Framing for Social Security Claiming May Be 'Deeply Misguided'The way the decision is presented to retirees "dramatically shapes the decisions they make," economist Jeffrey R. Brown says.
August 05, 2026
13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income. Should Clients Move?The process — and the real tax differences between states — can be less straightforward than clients expect, advisors say.
July 29, 2026
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When 'Lifemaxxing' Means 'Planmaxxing'Talking to clients about longevity may lead to deeper conversations about aging and retirement planning.
July 28, 2026
Will the SEC Scrap This Vague Texting Rule?The agency plans to issue proposals in October on which records that BDs and RIAs need to keep.
July 21, 2026
Hybrid Remains the Most Popular Advisor Channel: AdvizorProAbout 31% of wirehouse advisors are women, versus 19% of independent RIAs, a new report finds.