Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Ex-LPL Rep Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering, Fraud
By Jeff BermanThe barred broker pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft last year but scrapped the plea deal.
September 08, 2022
Cetera Is First Client for Broadridge's New Offering: Tech RoundupAlso, Morgan Stanley at Work rolls out Corporate Retirement Portal for advisors.
September 07, 2022
Orion Realigns OperationsThe company is placing a greater focus on its Advisor Tech, OCIO and TAMP segments, it says.
September 07, 2022
Oppenheimer Fights $37M Arb Ruling Tied to Ponzi SchemeA FINRA panel said the BD must pay damages to investors allegedly bilked in a scheme run by a former rep.
September 06, 2022
UBS-Wealthfront Deal Puzzled Many From the StartThe $1.4 billion deal was "doomed from the get-go," Nexus Strategy CEO Tim Welsh says.
September 06, 2022
5 Steps for Advisors to Get Started With Charitable PlanningSome advisors have not engaged their clients, or would like to become more active. Here's how to start.
September 05, 2022
More States Adopt Advisor CE RequirementsWhile many jurisdictions have adopted rules similar to the NASAA model rule, rules vary from state to state.
September 05, 2022
A New Way to Train Next-Gen Financial PlannersHiring students to provide data entry services gives them valuable experience and eases the burden on experienced advisors.