Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
FINRA 'Ready to Act' if SEC Finalizes Best-Execution Rules: CEO
By John ManganaroEnsuring regulatory clarity on evolving best execution standards is a top priority for 2023, FINRA's Robert Cook says.
January 18, 2023
Who Benefits Most From Annuity Purchases?Well-designed variable deferred annuities with some equity exposure can enhance retiree well-being.
January 18, 2023
How 7 Advisors Forged Bonds With CPAs, Lawyers: Advisors' AdviceBuilding these alliances takes a lot of networking and often a little creativity, advisors told us.
January 17, 2023
Advisors Ignore 401(k) Plans at Their Peril: Carson, Vestwell ExecsTech partnerships can help advisors meet growing demand for 401(k) services, Jamie Hopkins and Aaron Schumm say.
January 17, 2023
CFP Board Sanctions Advisor Over Misleading YouTube Video AdThe planner claimed individuals could be "100% certain" of affording retirement in "just 3-5 years," the board said.
January 17, 2023
Creative Planning Taps Charlie Bilello as Chief Market StrategistBilello founded and led Compound Capital Advisors before joining Peter Mallouk's firm.
January 17, 2023
UBS Doesn't Plan to Buy Credit Suisse or U.S. FirmsThe firm needs to get its U.S. wealth business "up and running and improve ... margins," says Chairman Colm Kelleher.
January 13, 2023
Top 5 Trends at Merrill Wealth Management in Q4The unit's president, Andy Sieg, gave an update on its new training, mobile work station and advisor matchmaking programs.