Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
Merrill Sues Schwab, Dynasty Over Mega-Team's Defection, Alleging Corporate Raid
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinScores of Merrill advisors and other staff left an Atlanta office managing $129 billion for Dynasty-backed OpenArc.
September 18, 2025
How Cetera Is Meeting the Retirement Plan MomentJerry Patterson is leveraging 25 years of experience on the recordkeeping front to help build the firm's workplace business.
September 18, 2025
The Dangers of Being ‘Too Nice’ to ClientsFar too many advisors see themselves as relationship managers or salespeople who fail to push back as needed.
September 17, 2025
Advisors Nudge Retirement Investors Into Riskier Portfolios, Study FindsAdvisor use, CRR finds, is associated with less safe allocations for average clients — likely to their benefit.
September 17, 2025
A Flat Social Security Benefit Could Save the System — Or Threaten ItOther developed nations use a flat public pension formula. Would it work in the U.S.?
September 17, 2025
Former CNBC Editor Clarifies Controversial Posts About Charlie Kirk, TrumpJim Pavia said he wasn’t aware Kirk had died when commenting about his shooting in a personal chat.
September 12, 2025
MarketCounsel Denies Ties to Jim Pavia After Social Media PostsTrump supporters are targeting the compliance firm over Pavia’s inflammatory comments after Charlie Kirk was shot.
September 12, 2025
DOL Backs Morgan Stanley on Deferred CompAdvisors who left the wirehouse have argued they're owed millions in deferred compensation.