Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
The Inflation Reduction Act's Impact on Your Client's Bottom Line
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesThe act, being voted on Friday, would raise taxes on some corporations, reduce drug costs and tackle climate change.
August 11, 2022
Barred Broker Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison Over $7M Ponzi SchemeThe ex-broker used clients' funds on credit card and country club payments, as well as Red Sox tickets.
August 10, 2022
Morgan Stanley Sued by Ex-Broker Over Arb AwardThe firm's former registered rep alleged he was wrongfully terminated and defamed by the wirehouse.
August 09, 2022
Kitces: Why Advisors Must Specialize NowThe average annual income of a traditional financial advisor is 12% less than a niche advisor's, he says,
August 09, 2022
60/40 Model 'Is Not Working' in This Market: Focus Financial's AdolfTraditional asset allocation models "really need an update," the head of the RIA aggregator says.
August 09, 2022
Wall Street Is Failing Women in RetirementNew efforts from BlackRock and others are laudable, but still miss the mark because they're being shaped by decades of misperceptions.
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.