Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
7 Trends Affecting Retirement Expectations — and Reality
By Michael S. FischerThe gap in the two polls, a study finds, represents a difference that can carry significant financial consequences.
July 29, 2026
What Investors' Evolving Online Behavior Means for Advisor GrowthWith the greater use of AI, search, social media, referrals and websites to evaluate advisors, firms need a more coordinated approach to their technology and marketing efforts, Snappy Kraken says.
July 28, 2026
Edward Jones Asks Court to Compel 6 Black Advisors to Arbitrate Bias ClaimsA putative class-action lawsuit contends that the financial services firm discriminates in compensation, firings and promotions.
July 27, 2026
Orion Launches Digital Account Opening Tool for Advisor PortalGoldman Sachs Custody Solutions is the first custodian to integrate the wealthtech's offering.
July 24, 2026
How Advisors Can Keep Rising Costs From Derailing Clients' Retirement PlansWhen cash flow tightens, clients can be tempted to cut retirement savings. Here's how to reframe the conversation.
July 24, 2026
Most Americans Aren't Getting the Financial Advice They Want: SurveyOnly 34% of respondents to a MassMutual survey have sought information from advisors or planners in the past year.
July 22, 2026
Schwab CEO Seeks Broad Conversion of DIYers to Advisory ClientsJust 5% of the firm's retail clients pay for advice, while 31% say they'd be willing to, he says.
July 21, 2026
Hybrid Remains the Most Popular Advisor Channel: AdvizorProAbout 31% of wirehouse advisors are women, versus 19% of independent RIAs, a new report finds.