Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
What Will You Do Differently in 2025?
By Bryce SandersIf you make several resolutions and keep a couple each year, you should make steady improvements.
December 10, 2024
Number of CFP Exam-Takers Sets New HighThe pass rate for the November exam was 62% with the second-largest number of people taking it.
December 05, 2024
Mariner Adds $878M in AUM With Two AcquisitionsMariner said the acquisitions marked another step toward its 5,000-advisor growth goal.
November 21, 2024
Trust in Advisors Rose Steeply in Past Decade: CerulliStill, 40% of clients are skeptical that financial providers are working on their behalf, research found.
November 20, 2024
Morgan Stanley: Advisor Who Left for Raymond James Solicited Another Rep's ClientsNicholas Takahashi's team solicited clients they'd had no personal interactions with, the wirehouse says in a court document.
November 20, 2024
Fidelity Resolves Reg BI Suit With Fired AdvisorMichael Maeker had accused Fidelity of pressuring advisors to recommend unsuitable, higher-fee investment products.
November 11, 2024
Advisors Want Seamless Digital Experience With Asset Managers: J.D. PowerNext to returns, advisors look for ease of doing business in choosing asset managers, a recent study found.
November 07, 2024
5 Strategies for Capturing Wealthy ClientsBeing proactive in meeting the sophisticated needs of affluent investors should lead to stronger, more resilient practices.