Risk

Extra diligence on the advisor's end can help HNW clients avoid potentially disastrous lawsuits

A brokerage client's portfolio was gradually invested almost exclusively in the fund manager WisdomTree over a decade.

The Wall Street regulator tweaked how it handles frequent inspections after the GAO uncovered shortcomings in its practices two years ago.

Many advisors use real estate investment trusts to hedge against inflation while also providing steady dividend income. But private funds still provoke skepticism.

With a recession deferred but still looming, investors who exit equities now may later regret playing it too safe.

Compliance experts warn that financial advisors should prepare for new requirements relating to ESG, custody, cybersecurity, private funds and many other issues.

The criminal case follows SEC charges alleging the Kaplans bilked clients to pay for luxury purchases like handbags, watches and a matchmaking service.

Elder financial fraud has skyrocketed in recent years, but research shows that financial professionals can help fight the growing issue.

The Wall Street regulator is targeting technology that offers advice that might be against clients' best interests — even if advisors are unaware of the conflict.

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.