Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Cetera Taps Zocks' AI Assistant for Advisors
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe firm's financial professionals can now automate administrative, meeting and client onboading tasks.
March 25, 2026
How Advisors Can Tap the $25T Mass Affluent Market: CerulliThis younger market, research finds, comprises 46.9 million households and is looking for involved advisor relationships.
March 25, 2026
4 Ways to Build Trust From the Get-GoThe best first meetings with prospects move beyond a checklist and focus on identifying alignment and establishing trust.
March 25, 2026
11 Predictions for Advisor Movement in 2026Diamond Consultants expects at least one big-name acquisition this year.
March 24, 2026
CFP Board Forms Panel to Study Bachelor's Degree RequirementThe planner group announced changes to its education requirements in January.
March 20, 2026
Advisors in SEC Enforcement CrosshairsFiduciary duty breaches are a "core" focus for the agency, according to the acting director of enforcement.
March 20, 2026
Ex-Advisor, Radio Host Could Face Lengthy Prison Term for FraudBrooklynn Chandler Willy of Texas just pleaded guilty to six wire fraud and four related charges in a Ponzi scheme.
March 13, 2026
Thrivent to Hire 600 Advisors in 2026One in three newcomers this year will likely join as a virtual advisor, the financial services firm said.