Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
California Wealth Planning Execs Die in Plane Crash
By Melanie WaddellMark and Vickie Spelts of Chico perished Wednesday near Kansas City.
August 20, 2025
Think the 'Human Connection' Will Protect Your Practice From AI? Think AgainAdvisors have one big advantage over AI agents, Jamie Hopkins believes, but it's not what many think.
August 20, 2025
3 Strategies to Create a Brand That Grows With and For YouFlash-in-the-pan marketing campaigns won't cut it — wealth management is a long-term relationship.
August 19, 2025
Advisor's Widow to Pay $3.8M Over Husband's Alleged Ponzi SchemeThe deal is tied to the SEC's pursuit of Stephen Romney Swensen's estate in an alleged $29 million securities scam.
August 14, 2025
6 Steps for Updating Your Lead Gen StrategyIf your firm is ready to take online lead gen seriously, consider these foundational moves for building a scalable, modern pipeline.
August 14, 2025
Prospects Want More Than Referrals When Picking an Advisor: SurveyOver 80% of investors want to read online reviews of advisors and understand their reputation before hiring them.
August 11, 2025
Ex-Raymond James Advisor Charged With Assaulting ManagerDonald "Chris" Brannock is accused of attacking his wealth firm's managing director in Greensboro, North Carolina.
August 08, 2025
Trade Groups Rally Against New Jersey Indie Contractor RuleThe proposed regulation could reclassify independent financial advisors as employees of their broker-dealers.