Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Barred Oregon Broker Accused of Stealing Over $1.6M From Clients
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinJeffrey Thomas Higgins is charged with selling clients' stock and taking the proceeds over roughly 17 years.
April 14, 2026
Man Who Extorted His Financial Advisor Loses U.S. CitizenshipThe Italian-born man held the advisor at gunpoint after discovering he was running a Ponzi scheme, DOJ said.
April 14, 2026
5 Strategies to Help Advisors Survive the Next Bear MarketWhen the inevitable downturn comes, it will test not just portfolios but your ability to keep the lights on.
April 14, 2026
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Why LPL's Mariner Advisor Network Acquisition Is a Big Deal"The line between hosting advisors and owning advisor networks is getting thinner," said Datos Insights' William Trout.
April 14, 2026
LPL to Acquire Mariner's $31B Advisor NetworkLPL-affiliated Mariner Advisor Network supports 367 advisors, including hybrid pros who will shift to Private Advisor Group's hybrid RIA.
April 10, 2026
Investments & Wealth Institute Event to Highlight Retirement SecurityMore than 600 attendees are expected to attend the two-day gathering in South Florida.
April 09, 2026
Long Island Advisor Pleads Guilty to $160M Investment FraudVincent Camarda of A.G. Morgan Financial Advisors faces up to 20 years in prison.
April 08, 2026
SEC Names New Enforcement DirectorDavid Woodcock, currently a partner at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, will start his new SEC post on May 4.