Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Barred Broker Sentenced to 7 Years for Fraud
By Jeff BermanMichael Francis Shillin's pretrial probation was revoked after he took an unauthorized Caribbean trip.
August 26, 2022
9 Lessons From John Hancock's $26M LTCI SettlementLong-term care insurance is complicated and policyholders need professional guidance, LTCI specialists say.
August 25, 2022
LUMINARIES 2022 Finalists: Thought Leadership — FirmsThese 40 industry players have demonstrated excellence through innovative insights, practices and research.
August 25, 2022
How Biden's Student Debt Plan Affects Advisors' ClientsOne advisor calls the forgiveness a "really big deal"; another says it's unfair to some clients.
August 25, 2022
LUMINARIES 2022 Finalists: Thought Leadership — IndividualsThese 32 industry VIPs have demonstrated excellence through innovative insights, practices and research.
August 25, 2022
8 Soft Skills Advisors Need to MasterTo keep clients happy and engaged, advisors often need to think like psychologists.
August 24, 2022
LUMINARIES 2022 Finalists: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion — IndividualsThese 13 industry VIPs are demonstrating their commitment to DEI via best practices, innovation and community outreach.
August 24, 2022
Liability-Driven Investing, ExplainedWhile LDI strategies are typically associated with pensions, they're becoming more popular with advisors helping individual retirement clients.