Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Kitces: Why Advisors Must Specialize Now
By Jeff BermanThe average annual income of a traditional financial advisor is 12% less than a niche advisor's, he says,
August 08, 2022
3 Steps to Better Client RelationshipsGenerational insights should help open channels of communication, not substitute for a deep look at clients' specific goals and needs.
August 08, 2022
FINRA Warns BDs of Spike in E-Signature ForgeriesThe regulator has received a growing number of reports about registered reps forging or falsifying client signatures.
August 08, 2022
Where 11 Advisors Are Telling Clients to Park Their Cash: Advisors' AdviceNow's a good time to discuss if clients can get higher returns in short-term investments and bank products.
August 08, 2022
A Game Plan for 'Overnight Millionaires'Newly rich families have five core needs that advisors should address when creating a comprehensive financial plan.
August 08, 2022
7 Senate Budget Package Highlights for Retirement AdvisorsNegotiators cut but left in plenty to interest retirees, pre-retirees and the financial professionals who work with them.
August 05, 2022
Ex-Rep Booted Over Claims of Racism Sues LPL for $95MThe broker-dealer ended its affiliation with Eileen Cure after claims surfaced online that she had refused to hire Black job-seekers.
August 05, 2022
What to Know About the 5 Stages of an SEC AuditJason Vinsonhaler of RIA in a Box discusses what advisors can expect and how to prepare.