Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
SEC Chief Says the U.S. Won't Ban Cryptocurrencies
By Ben BainThe U.S. won't follow China's lead in banning digital tokens and remains focused on investor and consumer protection rules, says Gary Gensler.
October 01, 2021
Rethinking Risk in Retirement PlanningDownward income adjustments are inconvenient, maybe even painful. But they don't mean financial ruin.
October 01, 2021
Supreme Court to Hear Ex-Ameriprise Advisor's Arb Case ChallengeAdvisor Denise Badgerow had alleged she was fired from Ameriprise affiliate REJ Properties in retaliation for reporting the conduct of REJ's principals.
September 30, 2021
Class-Action Suit Over Allstate 401(k) Plan Can Go ForwardA judge has dismissed a motion to drop a suit against Allstate and its plan fiduciaries for mishandling 401(k) management choices.
September 30, 2021
Peter Mallouk: Target Date Funds a 'Terrible Choice' for Most InvestorsThe Creative Planning CEO sparked a heated debate over the merits of this popular retirement investment.
September 30, 2021
Kitces: The 5 Trends Shaking Up the Advisor WorldA new wave of technological disruption is here, Michael Kitces says. What's an advisor to do?
September 30, 2021
6 Ways to Adapt Your Investment Offerings to the Digital AgeAs interest rates remain low and investors gravitate to tech platforms, advisors must evolve or die.
September 29, 2021
RIA Fined for Charging 81 Clients Without Providing ServicesThe clients stopped receiving advisory services after their original advisors left the firm, the SEC said.