Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Morgan Stanley's $10.2M Deal Over Advisor Expenses Heads Back to Court
By Jeff BermanThe settlement is tied to a class-action complaint that the firm didn't correctly reimburse some 3,000 advisors.
August 19, 2022
Dynasty Partners With Pontera on Retirement Outcomes: Tech RoundupAlso, Orion has partnered with Apex to launch a fast, fully digital account opening for independent advisors.
August 18, 2022
Is the Economy Going to Crash?Here are the key factors influencing the U.S. economic and market situation today.
August 18, 2022
Reverence to Take Stake in $16B RIA SEIAAdvisor Group will also make an investment to "support the next phase of SEIA's growth," the companies say.
August 18, 2022
Commonwealth Adds $1.4B TeamThe group used to work with Principal Securities; it includes seven advisors and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
August 17, 2022
Stock Buyback Tax Is a 'Silly Mistake': Charles EllisThe strategist also shares his views on the value of index funds and why "almost everybody needs a financial advisor."
August 17, 2022
Creative Planning Buys Wipfli's $5B RIAThe Milwaukee-based RIA includes 80 advisors, a retirement-plan services group and a digital investment tool, Avid.
August 16, 2022
Wall Street's $2B WhatsApp Fines Are Years in the MakingThe regulators have taken the view that any use of personal devices for business communications is problematic.