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Nicholas Mitsakos allegedly used the funds to pay his credit card bills and make payments on his Mercedes, authorities charge.
By Ann MarshAugust 16 -
After taking away CFPs' right to sue the board, it makes two concessions to critics. Still, the process points to governance problems at the board, Michael Kitces says.
By Ann MarshAugust 15 -
Former Philadelphia Eagles player Merrill Robertson Jr. funded "luxurious" lifestyle with life savings of football coaches, complaint says.
By Ann MarshAugust 11 -
Retired air traffic controller and former FPA president Richard Salmen was named to a one-year term in 2018, succeeding Blaine Aiken.
By Ann MarshAugust 3 -
Nascent partnership at largest female-run IBD ends as Erica McGinnis leaves top spot. Expect more heads to roll, one expert says.
By Ann MarshAugust 2 -
The leading IBD cut a top consulting division that catered to its largest firms and set up potential conflict between groups of advisers: those in and out of OSJs.
By Ann MarshJuly 29 -
RIAs snag annual FP Pro Bono Awards for innovative programs.
By Ann MarshJuly 29 -
Wells Fargo's independent arm landed seven recruits in its latest efforts to add more than the 102 advisers recruited from competitors last year.
By Ann MarshJuly 27 -
The alleged wrongdoers transferred client money to their wives’ accounts, the commission says.
By Ann MarshJuly 22 -
Two firms were fined over $100,000 for not disclosing nearly $5M in loans to clients.
By Ann Marsh and Charles PaikertJuly 19 -
Firms and brokers would contribute to a pool to compensate investors who were defrauded but are unable to collect, according to one recommendation.
By Ann MarshJuly 19 -
The approaching milestone represents growth of about 30% in the past 9 years.
By Ann MarshJuly 15 -
After predicting a strong recruiting year, Wells' independent advisory arm attracts planners from LPL Financial, UBS and U.S. Bank.
By Ann MarshJuly 14 -
The firm filled out its senior management ranks with LPL's Jeffrey Buchheister, who said that he is joining the firm at a "watershed" moment.
By Ann MarshJuly 13 -
A new partnership between ex-wirehouse advisors and a retirement plan consultant will use "gratitude boards" to focus discussions on important issues in clients' lives.
By Ann MarshJuly 11 -
Former Edward Jones advisor says he left for the freedom to own and market his own eponymous firm as he wishes.
By Ann MarshJune 16 -
Edmond Walters is seen as bringing deep fintech expertise to rebranded company.
By Ann MarshJune 16 -
In contentious Senate testimony, White fended off accusations that the regulatory body has dragged its feet. Again, she did not offer a timeline for implementing a fiduciary rule from the SEC.
By Ann MarshJune 15 -
The nontraded REIT industry moved to introduce a new share class following tighter regulations.
By Ann MarshJune 8 -
The question a Cetera advisor says he never wanted to get from a client: "How come this is $88,000 instead of $100,000?"
By Ann MarshJune 8














