Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
FINRA Fines Ex-Raymond James Rep Who Impersonated Client
By Jeff BermanThe rep, now with Ameriprise, allegedly pretended to be his client on a phone call with an annuity company, FINRA says.
August 23, 2021
Envestnet Enhances Recommendations Engine for AdvisorsThe engine includes a data connection with Fiduciary Exchange to provide annuity insights.
August 20, 2021
T3 Conferences Postponed Until 2022 Due to Delta VariantAn increasing number of participants have expressed concerns in recent days, Joel Bruckenstein, T3 president, tells ThinkAdvisor.
August 20, 2021
Schwab Provides Pandemic Pay Raise, Delays Office ReturnThe firm is giving most employees a 5% raise in recognition of their service to clients and each other during the pandemic, it says.
August 19, 2021
SEC Bars Ex-LPL Rep Who Stole More Than $600K From Retired ClientThe ex-LPL broker pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in May.
August 19, 2021
Ritholtz: Biggest Threat to Economy, Market Is Vaccine RefusalThe low U.S. vaccination rate could put "a persistent drag on the economy" if it doesn't rise soon, he tells ThinkAdvisor.
August 19, 2021
American Express Teams With Startup on Financial Planning Tool: Tech RoundupAlso, RIA Altium Wealth Management has introduced Altelligence, a new investment platform.
August 19, 2021
Snappy Kraken Introduces Advisor Text Marketing PlatformThe new Convos text messaging platform launched in beta for select RIAs and BDs, and will expand starting in Q4, the company says.