Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Fidelity Resolves Reg BI Suit With Fired Advisor
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinMichael Maeker had accused Fidelity of pressuring advisors to recommend unsuitable, higher-fee investment products.
November 07, 2024
What's at Stake in the Ameriprise-LPL Fight Over Client DataAmeriprise accuses LPL of encouraging recruits to abscond with client data; LPL says Ameriprise aims to restrict competition.
November 06, 2024
Should Clients Change Advisors When They Retire?Advisors who are experts at helping clients accumulate wealth may lack knowledge about the retirement income phase.
November 06, 2024
What Trump's Win Means for Estate Tax PlanningOne tax expert from Kitces.com says it's now quite likely that the current estate tax exemption will be extended.
November 05, 2024
Where to Find 4 Types of Wealthy ClientsPotential clients can be broken down, broadly, by how much they have and how much they earn.
November 05, 2024
Which Leads Are Most Likely to Become Clients? This AI Tool Helps Advisors Find Out.The technology draws on extensive data and personalized profiling to enhance advisors' prospecting, Catchlight's CEO says.
November 05, 2024
What Makes the 2024 Luminaries Finalists Stand OutSee our new guide to the firms and individuals redefining leadership and innovation in wealth management.
November 04, 2024
American College Opens Enrollment for New Tax CertificationThousands of advisors on the waiting list are able to sign up for the three-course program, says professor Jeff Levine.