Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Stifel's Bills Tied to Barred Broker Keep Growing
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe firm is on the hook for nearly $200 million, with more settlements coming, over Chuck Roberts' risky recommendations.
December 18, 2025
How to Talk About the Value of Advice: VanguardInvestors are looking for peace of mind, personalized planning, time savings and portfolio returns, a research paper finds.
December 17, 2025
Americans' Ambitious Financial Resolutions Contend With InflationMore than 4 in 10 survey participants said their goals are bigger than in 2025, Edward Jones reports.
December 17, 2025
How RIAs Can Avoid the Hidden Costs of PersonalizationEach client request seems small in isolation, but together, ad hoc solutions take a growing toll on operations.
December 12, 2025
Team-Based Practices Top Solo Advisors on AUM, Services: CerulliSizable multi-advisor practices are expected to become more common, according to the research firm.
December 10, 2025
12 States With Best Elder-Abuse ProtectionsAdvisors can better help older clients navigate their later years in locations with stronger safeguards, WalletHub reports.
December 10, 2025
Brokers at the Movies: 10 Hollywood Takes on Wall StreetMovies depicting financial professionals typically don’t focus on thoughtful advisors looking out for clients’ best interests.
December 08, 2025
Why I'm a Zoomers Convert, and You Should Be TooGen Zers are quietly becoming the most valuable assets in financial services, and most firms are missing the boat.