Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
How DOL's New Independent Contractor Rule Could Cause Major Headaches for Advisors
By Jeff BermanThe proposed rule stands to cost advisory firms more time and money, FSI General Counsel David Bellaire tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 20, 2022
A Social Security Bridge Strategy Advisors OverlookOne expert says advisors and their clients may want to consider reverse mortgages as part of a bridge strategy.
October 20, 2022
Private Advisor Group Names New CEOFrank Smith, the firm's president, will take on the added role of CEO in mid-January, succeeding R.J. Moore.
October 20, 2022
Jeffrey Levine: 7 Things to Know About Sequence of Returns RiskConfronting this risk requires advanced planning and, potentially, reductions in retiree spending and lifestyle expectations.
October 20, 2022
3 Steps to Building Your 2023 Business PlanMost top-performing advisors and teams commit to writing an annual business and marketing plan. Here's how to do it.
October 19, 2022
LUMINARIES Podcast: Leadership Lessons From Shirl PenneyAt Dynasty Financial Partners, "You have to think in-depth. But you have to be dynamic in your management style as well," the CEO explains.
October 19, 2022
Ever-Wealthier DC Plan Investors Say 'Show Me the Income!'Their wealth feeds into the rollover market, meaning advisors are likely to be affected by in-plan annuity trends.
October 19, 2022
How Advisors Can Give Clients Amazon-Like Service"Clients have now built a benchmark in their minds" set by Amazon, Apple and Google, says Atria Wealth Solutions' Brian Bichler.