Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
With 261 Designations and Counting, How Many Are Worth It?
By Rob BurgessFINRA maintains a list of the certification programs but does not regulate the entries.
August 20, 2026
Schwab Advisor Network to Raise Client Referral Asset Minimum to $5M"That's not a program tweak," consultant Tim Welsh says. "It's a custodian quietly walking away from the RIA channel."
August 20, 2026
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Case Study: How Tough Talks Exposed a Critical Planning GapHard conversations about spending revealed a coverage shortfall before a family faced an unexpected crisis, financial planner Jeffrey Yeakle says.
August 19, 2026
How to Scale Up the Smart WayWhen it comes to growing your advisory firm, taking shortcuts adds complexity without building real leverage.
August 17, 2026
What the Forbes Fiasco Means for the Future of Advisor RankingsThere are other ways to identify top advisors, an industry executive says.
August 13, 2026
Your Clients Want to Talk About Estate Planning. Don't Shy Away.Done right, the process can lead to stronger client relationships and increased AUM, Vanilla's Gene Farrell says.
August 13, 2026
Secret $6M Payment to Forbes Editor Raises Questions on Advisor RankingsThe personal gift from Shook Research founder RJ Shook leaves both brands "tarnished forever," marketing pro April Rudin says.
August 12, 2026
LPL Advisor Must Pay UBS $5.6M Over Promissory Note BreachAn arbitration panel awarded the financial services firm amounts due under the notes, plus interest and attorneys' fees.