Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Ex-Advisor Who Tried to Flee Prosecution Sentenced to 9 Years
By Jeff BermanSteven Xigoros of Massachusetts defrauded clients of more than $4.3 million and failed to pay taxes, prosecutors said.
February 23, 2023
Why a Federal Court Ditched DOL Fiduciary Standard for RolloversAdvisors should pay close attention to future developments and see whether the department chooses to appeal.
February 23, 2023
Goodbye, Wirehouses: Why Young Financial Advisors Are Breaking AwayAt Dynasty, these advisors saw a chance to step off the sales treadmill and give fiduciary advice, they tell ThinkAdvisor.
February 23, 2023
Orion Launches Advisor Academy: Tech RoundupAlso, Dynasty Financial Partners selected BridgeFT's WealthTech API to power its integrated wealth technology,
February 22, 2023
Dan Wheeler, Influential DFA Leader, Dies at 77Millions of investors now enjoy fee-based advice and low-cost funds because of Wheeler's work.
February 22, 2023
Wells Fargo's New LifeSync Platform to Push Clients Toward Big Goals, Step by StepWells Fargo says LifeSync will show advisors and clients how and why their daily decisions matter.
February 22, 2023
Making Hard Financial Decisions When Teens Have a Mental Health CrisisA serious mental illness diagnosis in the family can require enormous financial planning changes, Paul Peeler tells ThinkAdvisor.
February 22, 2023
Avantax Reports Recruiting Surge in 2022The tax-focused wealth firm, formerly Blucora, said recruited assets rose 79% from 2021.