Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
May 28, 2021
Advisors Face Client Confusion About Crypto, Meme StocksMany clients are encouraged by their adult children to invest in these, according to an Incapital survey.
May 28, 2021
7 Client-Experience Lessons Top Advisors Learned in the PandemicAdvisors from Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual and UBS share some tips for navigating a crisis.
May 28, 2021
13 States Where Social Security Benefits Are TaxedHow, and whether, Social Security benefits are taxed varies widely by state, according to the Tax Foundation.
May 27, 2021
E-Trade Enhances Bond Resources: Tech RoundupThe firm wants to make it easier to execute fixed income trades, find ideas and access educational content.
May 26, 2021
Fidelity Introduces New Educational Program for AdvisorsThe Wealth Advisory Institute was developed by Fidelity and features insights and resources from it and other asset managers.
May 26, 2021
Brother-Sister Duo Emerges From JPMorgan as 'Unconquered' Wealth TeamThe advisors, who managed $1 billion in assets, launched The Invictus Collective with Dynasty Financial Partners.
May 25, 2021
Number of Registered Reps Falls for Fifth Straight Year: FINRAThe number of BD firms has fallen every year for more than a decade, FINRA reports.
May 25, 2021
6 Ways Advisors Can Reach the Summit of Client ExperienceJ.D. Power surveyed wealth management clients and found the industry is lacking.
May 25, 2021
Onramp Invest Launches Crypto Platform for RIAsInitial investors include Ritholtz Wealth Management. But challenges remain, including reluctance among advisors' insurance carriers, Onramp's CEO says.
May 24, 2021
Merrill to Bar Trainees From Cold Calling: ReportThe wirehouse is launching a new training program using internal referrals and LinkedIn messages, according to The Wall Street Journal.