Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
July 09, 2021
Securities America to Pay $1.75M for Failing to Protect Clients From Ponzi SchemeAn independent RIA was able to take $8 million from at least 15 clients of the Advisor Group subsidiary, the SEC says.
July 09, 2021
12 Best States for Retirement in 2021Bankrate graded the states on affordability, wellness, weather, culture and crime.
July 08, 2021
Merrill Faces Discrimination Suit by Black Ex-RepsTwo former Merrill brokers allege Black advisors at the firm received less compensation and were promoted less often than white advisors.
July 08, 2021
FINRA Bars Ex-Royal Alliance Rep Accused of Misappropriating Client's FundsThe former broker at the Advisor Group-owned firm also allegedly refused to provide documents and info requested by FINRA, the self-regulating group said.
July 08, 2021
Want to Avoid Taxes the Peter Thiel Way? Don't Even TryFrom fees to severe penalties for missteps, a self-directed retirement account is something most savers should steer clear of.
July 08, 2021
LPL Advisor Charged in Hit-and-Run DeathThe LPL broker and advisor allegedly struck a 41-year-old man with his car and then fled on foot.
July 08, 2021
Firm Culture, Leadership Are Female Advisors' Biggest Hurdles: StudyResearch from Carson Group and Hidden Insights Group reveals the main challenges women face in pursuing this career.
July 07, 2021
Kitces: The Big Problem With 'Risk Tolerance'The amount of risk a client is able to take doesn't always align with the risk they're willing to take, he says.
July 07, 2021
Advisor Group Adds Kimmell From RBC to Head Business DevelopmentShe will oversee recruitment, transitions and onboarding across Advisor Group's network of six firms.
July 06, 2021
How 'Power Phrases' Make You Memorable to ProspectsAdvisor Leibel Sternbach tells ThinkAdvisor how to craft a message that attracts attention — over and over again.