Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
'Naming and Shaming' Discourages Advisor Misconduct: Study
By Michael S. FischerNew research found that firms with high misconduct rates cleaned up their acts after their names were published.
March 04, 2025
Citi Copy-Paste Error Almost Sent $6B to Wealth AccountThe error occurred in the same month that the bank accidentally credited $81 trillion to a different client.
March 03, 2025
4 Pillars to Start Planning Your ExitIf 2025 is the year to switch firms, it’s time to determine how to ensure a smooth transition.
February 27, 2025
9 Ways to Make Model Portfolios Work for Clients: Advisors' AdviceWhen it comes to asset allocation, there's plenty of middle ground between "fully custom" and "off the shelf."
February 21, 2025
Ex-Fugitive Advisor, CNBC Guest to Plead Guilty to Securities FraudJames Arthur McDonald Jr. caused investors to lose about $3 million, prosecutors say.
February 18, 2025
Retraining Advisors to Become 'Personal CFOs'Brighton Jones CEO Jon Jones discusses what he thinks the industry lacks and how his advisors deliver it.
February 12, 2025
Advisor Shortage Could Reach 100,000 by 2034: McKinseyAs Americans have become wealthier and their needs more complex, their demand for services is growing, research finds.
February 10, 2025
Texas Advisor and Radio Host Faces New Charges in Federal Fraud ProbeA judge released Brooklynn Chandler Willy on a $40,000 bond days after the charges were filed.