Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Schwab Plans Proprietary Long-Short Product, Touts AI Advances
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe firm seeks "sustainable ways" to meet demand for tax-aware strategies, CEO Rick Wurster says.
October 09, 2026
RIAs Short of Fidelity's $100M Minimum Have 3 Options: Will TroutEventually, all the big custodians will raise the bar for smaller RIAs, the wealth management strategist predicts.
October 08, 2026
Merit Acquires $1B Commonwealth Team in New YorkMoldenhauer & Associates is the 10th firm formerly affiliated with Commonwealth to join Merit since the LPL acquisition.
October 06, 2026
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Phased Retirements Call for Different Advisor ApproachJason Juhl of Carson Wealth advocates layered planning that encompasses income sources, distributions, Roth conversions and tax strategies.
October 06, 2026
What to Do When Wealthy Clients Dabble in DIYAdvised clients who have self-directed accounts are more likely to fire their advisor than those who don't, research finds.
October 05, 2026
Independence? Advisors Are Leaving to Pursue ExcellenceThe best landing spots deliver a differentiated, integrated client experience across investments, wealth planning, technology and service.
October 05, 2026
AI Helps Advisor Efficiency, but Here's the Flip Side"AI is helping advisors run faster, but the treadmill is speeding up too," Joe Agostinelli of Morningstar says.
October 05, 2026
What's Next for Advisor Compensation & RecruitingSign up now for our Oct. 28 webcast with Diamond Consultants CEO Louis Diamond to learn what's driving the frenzy in recruiting and dealmaking.