Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
First Command Sues LPL Over Alleged Advisor Poaching
By Jeff BermanThe military-focused firm says LPL recruited three of its advisors and caused them to violate agreements.
May 17, 2023
New Law Firm Offers Flat-Fee Service for Advisors in Retirement SpaceFounding partner Bonnie Treichel says Endeavor Law offers flat-fee solutions for legal issues normally billed hourly.
May 17, 2023
Adviser Investments to Merge With Ropes Wealth AdvisorsThe combined entity will manage almost $15 billion in client assets after the deal closes.
May 17, 2023
10 Tax-Smart Charitable Strategies for Your High-Net-Worth ClientsA comprehensive charitable strategy can involve IRA inheritance planning, stock gifting and RMDs.
May 16, 2023
How to Help Clients With Make-or-Break Social Security Claiming DecisionsThe first step happens before retirement, registered Social Security analyst Nicole Birkett-Brunkhorst says.
May 16, 2023
Ex-Advisor, Minister, Gets 10 Years for Real Estate SchemeThe former CFP was ordered to pay $1.6 million in restitution after allegedly misleading clients on rental property investments.
May 15, 2023
10 Retirement Concerns of Small-Business OwnersA top concern for many business owners is what will happen to employees under new ownership.
May 12, 2023
Don't Panic! Social Security Isn't Going Away Anytime SoonWhile the program faces problems, fearful speculation can trigger undue panic and poor decisions.