Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Fearmongering Over Retirement 'Ruin' Misses the Point: Blanchett
By John ManganaroA recent news headline warning of catastrophic risks in a popular strategy ignores an important truth, he says.
August 22, 2024
Sky Is the Limit for Ambitious RIAs: Burt WhiteThe CEO discusses what's next for Carson Group and how advisors can break down barriers to growth.
August 22, 2024
Edward Jones Taps U.S. Bank for Client Checking and Credit ServicesEdward Jones' deepening relationship with U.S. Bank aims to enhance saving, spending and borrowing capabilities for clients.
August 22, 2024
Want Your Clients to Invest More? Educate Them, Ex-NFL Linebacker SaysBrandon Copeland talks to ThinkAdvisor about financial mistakes, missing football and why he doesn't want to be an advisor.
August 21, 2024
How to Help Clients Navigate Bonds Before Rate CutsAs bond values rise, advisors should consider the tax impact of any sales, which often are best done within IRAs or 401(k) plans.
August 19, 2024
9 Questions to Ask Clients Before School StartsBack-to-school season is a great time to get clients talking about college and education-related costs.
August 19, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Case of a Couple's Many ChoicesIt's essential for spouses with large differences in age and earnings, for instance, to coordinate their claiming choices carefully.
August 16, 2024
Complaint Accusing Advisor of Churning Retirees' Accounts DroppedIn the case, an RIA had been blamed for costing a couple over $800,000 through excessive and inappropriate trades.