Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Jefferies Advisor in Miami Barred by FINRA
By Donal Griffin and Katherine DohertyThe former wealth advisor refused to provide the regulator with information it had requested.
June 25, 2025
Ex-Advisor Gets 8 Years for Bilking Clients, Widowed AuntScott Mason of Pennsylvania had pleaded guilty to misappropriating $17 million.
June 16, 2025
Wells Fargo Revises Rules on Internal FiNet TransfersFirms in the indie channel must hire one outside advisor meeting a revenue target for each transfer, says Terrana Group's Samantha Sferas.
June 10, 2025
Fired Edward Jones Advisor Wins a Cleanup of His RecordThe explanation for Matthew Hawk's dismissal on his Form U-5 was defamatory, a FINRA arbitrator ruled.
June 06, 2025
SEC Says Advisor Defrauded Clients on FeesDavid A. Nagler and his firm allegedly overcharged clients and levied "consulting" fees without their knowledge.
June 05, 2025
FINRA Panel Orders Advisor to Pay Ameriprise $383KAmeriprise accused the advisor of a "brazen scheme" to take account information to his new RIA.
June 03, 2025
BNY Rolls Out New Products, Services at Insite EventIts new programs include UMA tools, an advisor network and banking account services for investors.
May 30, 2025
Some Affluent Investors Still Prefer Commission-Based AdviceAccommodating different preferences can create a lucrative pipeline for turning self-directed customers into fully advised clients, Cerulli suggests.