Toby is a veteran journalist with more than a dozen years of experience in the field who joined Financial Planning in 2017 after prior tenures with the New York Daily News, Commercial Observer and City Limits. He earned an undergraduate degree in the humanities from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He has won a dozen business journalism awards during his time with Financial Planning, including those received for the 2020 podcast series "
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Even though shareholders gave their proposals less support in 2023, adherents point out that they withdrew many of them after firms agreed to make changes.
July 27 -
The company enjoyed "another strong quarter overall, led by continued growth of our wealth management business," CEO Jim Cracchiolo said.
July 27 -
Amid rising interest among students and more states introducing educational requirements, CEO Connect is collaborating with business and sports leaders.
July 26 -
After the regulator's report raised questions about fairness to investors, PIABA is seeking new rules that would require advisory firms to make it easier to file complaints.
July 25 -
Financial advisor Mark J. Dickman had filed his FINRA arbitration case against the firm and officials with Independent Advisor Alliance nearly four years ago.
July 24 -
In an interview, Chairman David Karr discussed the firm's financial advisor training and recruiting approach and embrace of "supported independence."
July 24 -
Decisions about which type of repayment plan to use and whether to file jointly or separately carry important implications for borrowers, experts said.
July 21 -
In one case, an ex-advisor is accused of defrauding clients with disabilities and spending their money on casinos and adult entertainment, among other things.
July 20 -
BNY Mellon's chief financial officer said that the custodian nonetheless has some "quite exciting" announcements in the works for later this year.
July 19 -
The hybrid RIA is "out of the woods" after completing its giant custodial and brokerage transition in recent months, CEO Nate Lenz tells FP.
July 18 -
Dominique Henderson wants to help planners find leads, niches and longevity after guiding many of them into the field in the past four years.
July 17 -
The incoming multifamily office will push Pathstone above the$100 billion milestone in client assets under advisement.
July 17 -
The organization's highest honor for members recognizes those contributing to "a helping profession" and their local communities, President James Lee said.
July 14 -
The Wealth Consulting Group made its first acquisition since the deal that launched its hybrid RIA seven years ago.
July 13 -
After substantial expansion under two earlier outside investors, the hybrid RIA is targeting double-digit gains with a new strategic partner.
July 13 -
The Minneapolis-based firm didn't immediately name a replacement, but pledged to maintain operations at its hybrid RIA.
July 12 -
An Army financial counselor defrauded loved ones of fallen soldiers for millions of dollars while breaching the rules of his position, federal prosecutors say.
July 12 -
Amid a low tide of deals, the giants continue to identify RIAs and other firms giving them more scale and new capabilities.
July 11 -
Drew Tignanelli argues that financial advisors should be subject to the more rigorous professional and educational standards governing doctors and accountants.
July 10 -
The ex-financial advisors used clients' money on their businesses and other expenses like homes and travel, according to investigators.
July 7
