Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Ex-Merrill Broker Gets 3.5 Years in Prison for Defrauding Clients
By Jeff BermanOne of the swindled clients had received a $5 million settlement for being wrongly convicted of kidnapping and murder.
August 06, 2021
LPL to Add SMAs to Model Wealth PlatformThe enhancement lets advisors combine multiple investment types in one account and will be rolled out to all advisors over the next few months.
August 06, 2021
Advisor to World's Richest Families Has $3.6B FortuneByron Trott's Rolodex has included Warren Buffett, the Waltons, Kochs, Wrigleys and Pritzkers.
August 06, 2021
10 Worst Financial Advisors in America to Date in 2021The latest advisors and brokers who "qualified" so far include alleged scammers, an alleged batterer and a registered sex offender.
August 05, 2021
Onramp Invest Raises $6M: Tech RoundupAlso, Susan Theder, Advisor Group chief marketing officer, has joined the board of directors of regtech firm ComplySci.
August 05, 2021
LUMINARIES Podcast: Leadership Lessons From Mark TibergienTibergien discusses why advisors and firms need to continually transform and improve themselves to ensure the future of the business.
August 04, 2021
LPL Boots Rep Who Allegedly Refused to Hire Black ApplicantsThe firm ended Eileen Cure's affiliation after a viral video accused her of making racist comments in a Skype message.
August 04, 2021
Where Should You Invest First? Start With Your ClientsInvesting in technology is essential to all advisory practices and should focus on improving the client experience.