Advisors
News updates, trends and analysis on financial advisors, investment advisors (RIAs), and financial planners (CFPs).
February 21, 2024
Retirement Experts: Don't Let Clickbait Headlines Sink the 401(k)To argue that the U.S. should simply do away with workplace retirement plans is absurd and irresponsible, experts say.
February 21, 2024
New Ownership Reporting Rules Probably Apply to Your Small-Business ClientsOwners of existing businesses, including LLCs, must disclose ownership to FinCEN by Jan. 1.
February 21, 2024
NAPA Debuts Workplace Retirement Income Certificate ProgramThe coursework, in five modules, was created to reflect the evolving world of retirement advisement in 401(k) plans.
February 21, 2024
Advisors Face Enhanced Reporting of Say-on-Pay VotesCertain investment managers are subject to filing an annual form disclosing proxy votes related to executive compensation.
February 21, 2024
LPL Sees Recruiting Benefits From Souped-Up HNW ServicesMany advisors on the move today want the ability to serve wealthy clients more holistically, Jen Hollers says.
February 21, 2024
Is This Big Risk Lurking in Your Social Security Claiming Math?As a reader pointed out, Social Security projections are only as good as the assumptions fed in.
February 20, 2024
In Advisory Fees, the Future Is Flat, Facet Founder Argues"If you want to help the mass affluent, you have to rethink pricing," Anders Jones tells ThinkAdvisor.
February 20, 2024
LPL Expands HNW Program, Drops Asset MinimumThe firm is eliminating a $5 million investable asset minimum for HNW specialty services.
February 16, 2024
The Case for Cutting High Earners' Social Security BenefitsCato Institute scholar Romina Boccia weighs whether cuts to wealthy retirees' Social Security benefits could preserve the program.
February 16, 2024
3 Financial Red Flags for RelationshipsAdvisors should explain warning signs to clients and encourage them to discuss money issues to ensure compatibility.