Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Advisors in SEC Enforcement Crosshairs
By Melanie WaddellFiduciary duty breaches are a "core" focus for the agency, according to the acting director of enforcement.
March 12, 2026
Forget SEO: Here's How Advisors Can Market NowSamantha Russell tells ThinkAdvisor the keys to getting recommended in AI chats — where advisor searches are surging.
March 12, 2026
Ex-Advisor Accused of Racism in TikTok Video Must Pay LPL Over $820KEileen Cure had sued the BD for $95 million after it ended an affiliation with her.
March 11, 2026
New Firm Launching AI Platform to 'Scale Advisor Expertise'WealthStream's technology gives advisors access to senior-level planning insights, supporting the development of next-generation talent.
March 09, 2026
Morningstar Launches AI Assistant for Advisor PlatformThe technology, according to the firm, is designed to streamline research, meeting prep and client-ready proposals.
March 06, 2026
OpenAI Releases New Financial-Services Tools, Rivaling AnthropicThe model, GPT-5.4, is more capable of taking on tasks like generating spreadsheets, documents and presentations.
March 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement Acquires Team With Over $1.2B in Client AssetsThe deal with TFB Advisors marks the firm's expansion into Kansas.
March 05, 2026
Barred Advisor Charged With $3.3M Fraud Against LPL, Fidelity and TD AmeritradeA federal grand jury returned an 11-count indictment against Andrew Komarow.