Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
RIA Industry Broke Records, Again, in 2021: New Data
By Jeff BermanThe sector grew 16.7%, with 15,000 SEC-registered advisors managing $128.4 trillion in assets for 64.7 million clients.
June 23, 2022
Best & Worst Banks for Advice-Seekers: J.D. Power, 2022Customers want financial guidance from their banks and most of them aren't getting it, new research finds.
June 23, 2022
BofA Makes Strategic Investment in iCapital: Tech RoundupAlso, Edelman Financial Engines launches Income Beyond Retirement solution for 401(k) plan participants who are in or near retirement.
June 23, 2022
3 Ways Alternatives Can Help Advisors Manage Investor EmotionsAlternatives can support clients in staying the course and offer them protection in bad times.
June 23, 2022
In Today's Tight Job Market, It Pays to Review CompensationHere are the pros and cons of some salary and benefit structures that are common in the advisory business.
June 22, 2022
Merrill's New Ad Push: Talk to an Advisor. Now.The campaign was created quickly in response to market volatility, the wirehouse says.
June 22, 2022
Pershing's Harrison: More Acquisitions Likely Around Pershing XBut advisors' biggest challenge now, by far, is finding and retaining top talent, Ben Harrison tells ThinkAdvisor.
June 22, 2022
Meet the LUMINARIES Class of 2022 FinalistsNow in its second year, the recognition program spotlights firms and individuals who excel in four categories.