Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Barred Broker With 37 Client Complaints Hit With SEC Fraud Charges
By Jeff BermanMichael Shillin is accused of deceiving more than 100 clients on matters including insurance, pre-IPO shares, taxes and retirement accounts.
September 24, 2021
5 Reasons Advisors Can't Ignore Crypto: Morningstar PanelCrypto has more in common with traditional asset classes than advisors may think, Morningstar panelists say.
September 24, 2021
VIP Views on Today's Top Planning IssuesExperts weigh in on the pandemic's impact, as well as the latest portfolio, retirement and tax issues.
September 23, 2021
Advisors Expect M&A Surge in Next 12 Months: NationwideAdvisors "are more bullish about M&A than we've seen in years," Nationwide's Craig Hawley says.
September 23, 2021
$1.75B Advisor Team Ditches Merrill for Dynasty"We now have the ability to be solutions based, not product driven," the new firm's CEO said.
September 22, 2021
Client Demand for Sustainable Investing GrowsDespite client interest, only 34% of RIAs surveyed had implemented sustainable investing strategies for their clients., SEI found.
September 21, 2021
Barred Advisor Charged With Bilking Veterans' NonprofitBrian McQuade took $750,000 while claiming to be a registered advisor despite being barred, DOJ alleges.
September 21, 2021
How Proprietary Advisory Platforms Conflict With Fiduciary StandardsTo keep assets flowing to their best profit centers, some BDs are keeping their advisors in the dark on better offerings.