Our Lives As Clients: 10 Clients Weigh In On Their Advisors

Sep 26, 2018

Here's what a group of investors think about their advisors ... good and bad.

Former BlackRock, J.P. Morgan Executives Invest In Zoe Financial Lead Generation Service

Sep 25, 2018

The two are among the group of angel investors that raised $2 million for Zoe Financial.

Michael Kitces’ #FASuccess Podcast: Asking Clients the Right Questions with Mitch Anthony

Sep 25, 2018

Mitch Anthony talks with Michael Kitces about the importance of language in financial planning.

CFP Board Boots Advisor for Blockchain Fund

Sep 25, 2018

The Colorado advisor entered a consent order with state regulators after putting client money into an unlicensed Blockchain investment fund.

State Regulators Seek Comments on New Cybersecurity Rules

Sep 24, 2018

States are cracking down on firms’ cybersecurity practices, after finding 590 deficiencies during exams last year.

Fidelity’s David Canter on What’s Driving the Momentum to Independence

Sep 24, 2018

An inside perspective on why independence continues to be the hottest ticket in town, and what we can expect for the space going forward.

When Goals-Based Planning Doesn’t Work

Sep 24, 2018

Steps advisors should take to understand critical details about their clients.

The SEC’s Best Interest Rule Doesn’t Go Far Enough

Sep 21, 2018

For more than 25 years as an RIA, I’ve witnessed first-hand how being required to meet the “best interest standard” benefits clients. Broker/dealer clients deserve the same safeguards.

The Most, and Least, Readable Asset Manager Websites

Sep 21, 2018

The 2018 Clarity Index, compiled by software company VisibleThread, ranks asset managers by the clarity of the language on their websites.

Ladenburg Replaces Chairman Accused of Pump-and-Dump Scheme

Sep 21, 2018

Biotech billionaire Phillip Frost steps down as chairman in the wake of recent SEC allegations. CEO Richard Lampen steps in.