Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Cutting Clients' Taxes Is a Must-Have Skill for Advisors: Cerulli
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinYet less than half of practices offer tax planning today, according to the research firm's latest study.
July 22, 2025
AI Will Be Ready to Manage Money in 5 Years: MITAI could also evolve to meet one of finance’s highest bars: the fiduciary standard, says Andrew Lo.
July 17, 2025
Ameriprise Affiliate Defamed Departing Advisor in Mass Email, Lawsuit SaysThe email left Armando Merino's clients "concerned" and "horrified," he alleges.
July 14, 2025
6 Ways Advisors Are Redefining RecruitmentWhile firms once led with eye-catching offers and signing bonuses, today’s advisors approach transitions with a different mindset.
July 14, 2025
Stifel Advisor Linked to $132M Arb Award Has Left the FirmArbitration awards and judgments involving Chuck Roberts exceed $166 million, his FINRA BrokerCheck record shows.
July 11, 2025
When a Client's Child Gets Married, It's Time to TalkPlanning around the happy day presents an opportunity to include adult children in the advisor-client relationship.
July 10, 2025
Merrill Ordered to Pay Clients Nearly $3.7M Over PE Investments“This is the largest FINRA customer award against Merrill Lynch this decade," the clients' lawyer said.
July 09, 2025
Ex-Merrill Advisor Accused of Stealing Nearly $2.6M From Retired Miami DolphinIsaiah T. Williams Jr. was arrested and released on a $1 million bond.