Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
CFP Board to Publish Disciplinary Records of Some New CFPs
By Melanie WaddellPublic notice will be sent as a news release as part of the Board's change to its sanction guidelines.
March 12, 2024
Vanguard Watchers Baffled Over CEO's Retirement NewsThe leader of one of the world's largest asset managers announced his exit without naming a successor, inviting questions.
March 12, 2024
More IRA Mistakes Clients MakeSome missteps are relatively easy to correct; others are more serious.
March 11, 2024
What Same-Sex Couples' Different Life Spans Mean for Their Retirement PlanningJ.P. Morgan's new Guide to Retirement reveals a pitfall of relying too closely on "average" life expectancy.
March 11, 2024
9 Things to Know About IRA Beneficiaries Under the Secure ActWhen it comes to inherited IRAs, different types of beneficiaries are subject to different withdrawal rules.
March 09, 2024
Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Lands at OMBReviews by the Office of Management and Budget typically take up to 90 days.
March 08, 2024
BlackRock to Buy $4.8B SpiderRock Advisors to Boost SMA BusinessThe deal will help BlackRock meet growing demand for tax management and personalization, a wealth exec says.
March 07, 2024
Advisor Etiquette for Tough SituationsEtiquette expert Sara Jane Ho reveals how to graciously navigate first impressions, grieving widows and angry clients.