Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Wells Fargo Revises Rules on Internal FiNet Transfers
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinFirms in the independent channel must hire one outside advisor who meets a revenue minimum for every internal transfer.
June 05, 2025
FINRA Panel Orders Advisor to Pay Ameriprise $383KAmeriprise accused the advisor of a "brazen scheme" to take account information to his new RIA.
June 03, 2025
BNY Rolls Out New Products, Services at Insite EventIts new programs include UMA tools, an advisor network and banking account services for investors.
May 30, 2025
Some Affluent Investors Still Prefer Commission-Based AdviceAccommodating different preferences can create a lucrative pipeline for turning self-directed customers into fully advised clients, Cerulli suggests.
May 28, 2025
Two Client Couples Sue Advisor Over Risky StrategiesThe advisor recommended triple-leveraged ETFs and let an algorithm panic-sell clients' stocks, the suit alleges.
May 27, 2025
FSI Launches Next-Gen Career WebsiteFinancialCareers.org is an online career center that connects qualified job seekers with firms.
May 23, 2025
Financial Advisor Conferences in 2025: An Evolving ListDozens of industry conferences and events are on tap this year, with the biggest events hosted by custodians.
May 22, 2025
Advisor Gets 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $2M From Elderly ClientsJulie Anne Darrah convinced clients "she would take care of them in their older years like a daughter," authorities said.