With 261 Designations and Counting, How Many Are Worth It?
By Rob BurgessFINRA maintains a list of the certification programs but does not regulate the entries.
August 21, 2026
Two Texans Convicted in Ponzi Scheme Tied to Ex-San Antonio AdvisorThe trio, prosecutors say, conspired to mislead the victims concerning the security of the investments and concealed their high commissions.
August 21, 2026
Dalio Says Sell Bonds, Buy Gold and Bitcoin as Debt Crisis LoomsInvestors should put as much as 15% of their money in gold, the Bridgewater Associates founder says.
August 21, 2026
Morgan Stanley Halts Use of Forbes, Shook RankingsThe move comes after Forbes fired a top editor over a $6 million "gift" from the research firm's founder, RJ Shook.
August 21, 2026
Americans Without Children Are Less Confident About Retirement Prospects: SurveyCurrent expenses and rising costs are top of mind for those without offspring, Allianz Life reports.
August 21, 2026
Top 10 Dividend ETFs for Passive Income: Morningstar, 2026These funds practice very different strategies and can behave very differently from one another, Susan Dziubinski points out.
August 20, 2026
Debate: Should IRAs Be Removed From DOL Oversight?Passage of the Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings Act would mean that the accounts would no longer be subject to Labor's prohibited transaction rules.
August 20, 2026
How Advisors Can Help Small-Business Clients Offer Retirement PlansOnly about half small firms do so, according to the Labor Department.