Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
LPL Advisor Must Pay UBS $5.6M Over Promissory Note Breach
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinAn arbitration panel awarded the financial services firm amounts due under the notes, plus interest and attorneys' fees.
August 10, 2026
NASAA Shortens Waiting Period for IAR Test TakingAfter their third unsuccessful attempt at the Series 63, 65 or 66, candidates could retest within 60 days.
August 07, 2026
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How Husbands' Early Social Security Claims Can Put Widows at RiskCouples who time their claims without considering survivor benefits are "asking the wrong question," an advisor says.
August 06, 2026
Nearly Half of This Social Security Benefit Goes UnclaimedForty-five percent of eligible children don't get survivor benefits, but advisors can help.
August 04, 2026
New Bill Kills DOL Oversight of IRAsThe SMART Savings Act would prevent Labor from resurrecting a fiduciary rule.
August 03, 2026
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Don't Let These Retirement Planning Blind Spots Surprise Your ClientsStress-testing a retirement plan can help alleviate the points of failure that many clients overlook.
August 03, 2026
FINRA Bars Ex-Ameriprise Advisor Charged in Gambling BustElias Chris Gerodemos refused to provide documents after being charged with involvement in an illegal sports betting operation.
July 31, 2026
This Tax Planning Strategy Makes Advisors 'Indispensable': Jeff BushClients hire professionals, the tax expert says, "to ensure their financial plan succeeds regardless of who wins" the elections.