Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
4 Ways to Build Your Brand When You're Out of the Office
By Lawrence SprungAuthentic updates from the road can cut through the noise and set you apart.
August 20, 2025
3 Strategies to Create a Brand That Grows With and For YouFlash-in-the-pan marketing campaigns won't cut it — wealth management is a long-term relationship.
August 19, 2025
Advisor's Widow to Pay $3.8M Over Husband's Alleged Ponzi SchemeThe deal is tied to the SEC's pursuit of Stephen Romney Swensen's estate in an alleged $29 million securities scam.
August 14, 2025
6 Steps for Updating Your Lead Gen StrategyIf your firm is ready to take online lead gen seriously, consider these foundational moves for building a scalable, modern pipeline.
August 14, 2025
Prospects Want More Than Referrals When Picking an Advisor: SurveyOver 80% of investors want to read online reviews of advisors and understand their reputation before hiring them.
August 11, 2025
Ex-Raymond James Advisor Charged With Assaulting ManagerDonald "Chris" Brannock is accused of attacking his wealth firm's managing director in Greensboro, North Carolina.
August 08, 2025
Trade Groups Rally Against New Jersey Indie Contractor RuleThe proposed regulation could reclassify independent financial advisors as employees of their broker-dealers.
August 06, 2025
Ex-Merrill Broker Faces Disciplinary Process Tied to Trading, Sales PracticesAli Chehab wouldn't provide documents, FINRA alleges, and told staff: "I do not care if I get barred."