Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Taxpayers Get Crypto Jolt in Otherwise Shockingly Normal Season
By Laura DavisonThere are now reporting requirements for purchases and sales of digital currencies and non-fungible tokens on individual returns.
April 14, 2022
Ex-Head of RIA Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison Over $120M ScamThe former IIG managing partner and CIO was also sentenced to three years of supervised release.
April 14, 2022
Anti-Annuity Advisors Shouldn't Be in Business, 'Stan the Annuity Man' Says"If you're an advisor who tells clients, 'You should never look at an annuity,' you're a fool," he tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 14, 2022
How Advisors Can Get a 'Leg Up' Now: Gabe GarciaMentors like Mark Tibergien have taught him how to go beyond business metrics and "elevate the profession," he says.
April 13, 2022
A Fresh Take on the Term 'Financial Literacy'Despite its well-intended positive connotation, the term can have the opposite effect, especially in underserved communities.
April 13, 2022
Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Inflated Clients' Net Worth, FINRA SaysThe rep circumvented limits on non-investment grade bonds, leading to his firing and suspension, according to FINRA.
April 13, 2022
Helping Clients Better Manage Cash Can Expand RelationshipsMoney market funds have grown more attractive as a way advisors can grab basis points for return-seeking clients.
April 13, 2022
Money Management Is Out, Personalization and Planning Are In: Fidelity ExecMichael Durbin of Fidelity Institutional discussed some findings on how clients would like advisors to spend their time.