Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Edward Jones Fined $1.1M Over Phone Records
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe firm failed to produce complete and accurate records in connection with 10 investigations, FINRA alleged.
December 13, 2022
David Blanchett: The Problem With 'Safe' Retirement Withdrawal RatesMorningstar's 3.8% withdrawal figure is a helpful starting point, but it's not the end of the discussion.
December 12, 2022
Here's the New 'Safe' Withdrawal Rate: MorningstarWhile still lower than the traditional 4% withdrawal assumption, the new figure is appreciably higher than the 2021 rate.
December 09, 2022
Even 'Expert' Investors Seek Advice in Uncertain TimesEven those who consider themselves financially savvy are more likely to turn to a financial advisor as interest rates rise.
December 09, 2022
The Best & Worst U.S. Airlines: 2022WalletHub gathered data on reliability, comfort and safety. Advisors have opinions of their own.
December 08, 2022
8 Retirement Books Financial Advisors RecommendThese books can help advisors and clients work through the financial and non-financial challenges of retirement planning.
December 08, 2022
Stifel's Alex David Tapped for New Leadership RoleHe will be the Association of African American Financial Advisors' incoming chairman emeritus.
December 07, 2022
Advisors Must Embrace ESG or Risk Losing Clients, a Top Merrill Advisor SaysFinancial advising has to be driven by a larger mission, private wealth advisor Raj Sharma tells ThinkAdvisor.










