Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
LUMINARIES 2022 Nominations Portal Now Open
By Janet LevauxThinkAdvisor's industry recognition program is accepting nominations through April 29, and there's no cost to participate.
February 15, 2022
Judge Awards $900K to Eye Doctor Bilked by ex-Wells Fargo AdvisorThe former rep was arrested in October in the theft of over $2.86 million from five clients.
February 14, 2022
Advisor Execs Rip Hightower for Suing Breakaway RIALPL's Burt White likened the suit against Michael Policar to "hanging beheaded pirates in the harbor" as a warning.
February 14, 2022
Why Working With Strippers Makes Sense for Financial Planners"There's value to working with stigmatized groups and in markets that aren't overly saturated," CFP Lindsey Swanson says.
February 14, 2022
How Pricey Is Valentine's Day This Year?LPL's chief market strategist reviews the cost of staying home, dining out, traveling and buying jewelry for your sweetheart.
February 11, 2022
SEC Orders Robo-Advisor to Pay $300K for Misleading ClientsWahed Invest allegedly advertised nonexistent proprietary funds and falsely promised clients it would rebalance their accounts.
February 11, 2022
Ex-Schwab Rep Who Bilked His Dad, Other Clients Gets 16-Plus Years in PrisonThe former broker pleaded guilty to defrauding 12 investors out of more than $3.3 million.
February 11, 2022
What 11 Advisors Learned From Rejection: Advisors' AdviceNo one likes to be rejected by a prospective client, but as an advisor, it can actually help you build your business.