Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Baird Makes Private Wealth Leadership Changes
By Jeff BermanPWM named a new president to replace Mike Schroeder, who is being promoted to the new role of division chairman.
October 15, 2021
5 First-of-Their-Kind SEC Enforcement ActionsRecent actions include one involving crowdfunding and one involving securities using decentralized finance, or DeFi, technology.
October 14, 2021
SEC Set to Allow Bitcoin Futures ETFs as Deadline LoomsThe regulator isn't likely to block the products from starting to trade next week, said people familiar with the matter.
October 14, 2021
Schwab: Record-Breaking RIA Deal Volume Feels Like 'New Normal'Schwab interviewed buyers and sellers on what makes an RIA deal successful; Fidelity also released data.
October 14, 2021
How Millennials, Gen Xers View Wealth DifferentlyAside from their views on wealth, the two generations have different expectations of advisors, Spectrem found.
October 14, 2021
BofA Reports 64% Jump in Merrill, Private Bank Profits: Q3 EarningsMeanwhile, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo's wealth units report strong earnings and revenue growth, too.
October 14, 2021
Merrill Reports Positive Feedback on New MAX AppThe new mobile advisor experience was launched late last month after a pilot with a few hundred advisors.
October 14, 2021
New Pershing X Business Unit Launches: Tech RoundupAinslie Simmonds will lead the unit. Also, Carson onboards FeeX fintech retirement services for its financial advisors.