Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Why the SEC Has Its Eyes on Advisors
By Thomas D. GiachettiIt's smart to go beyond a written program and implement multi-factor authentication.
October 27, 2021
Meet the Winners: LUMINARIES in Executive Leadership, 2021 — FirmsHere are the firms being honored for driving the financial industry forward in executive leadership.
October 27, 2021
Meet the Winners: LUMINARIES in Executive Leadership and Dealmaking & Growth, 2021We're pleased to highlight the advisors, broker-dealers, RIAs and others being honored this year in our pioneering recognition program.
October 27, 2021
Merrill Moves to Trailing 12-Month Advisor Comp StructureThe firm is shifting away from its retroactive comp structure and dropping the team grid's Transfer Account Policy.
October 27, 2021
Meet the Winners: LUMINARIES in Executive Leadership, 2021 — PeopleMeet the individuals being honored for their work in executive leadership that is driving the financial industry forward.
October 26, 2021
Where Clients Go Wrong in Predicting Life ExpectancyCare must be taken to ensure mortality assumptions are reasonable because errors can significantly impact a retirement plan.
October 25, 2021
Rick Ferri: Advisor Fees Are 'Last Bastion of Gluttony' in Investment IndustryProviding both advice and portfolio management is a conflict of interest, the consultant tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 25, 2021
Janney Nabs Wells Fargo Exec as Recruiting ChiefIn the third quarter, Janney's Private Client Group added the largest number of advisors in a single quarter since 2017.