Advisor Wellness

Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Sentenced To 12 Years In Federal Prison

A former Morgan Stanley wealth advisor has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar fraud scheme.

Relaxing Standards for Past Offenses - CFP Board Looks to Decide

CFP Board is seeking public comment on a proposal that would streamline the ethics review process for candidates applying for the CFP designation.

Banned Broker Facing Charges For An Alleged Ponzi Scheme

A former broker banned from the securities industry now faces 22 criminal charges tied to an alleged Ponzi scheme that defrauded investors of $1.2M.

Proposed FINRA Rule Update For Advisors With Side Gigs

In today's era of side hustles, should RIAs and broker-dealers be required to supervise every outside activity their affiliated advisors pursue?

Wall Street is Starting to Trim Jobs as Economic Uncertainties Mount

Wall Street banks are starting to cut what could be thousands of workers as new economic uncertainties mount.

Former Financial Advisor Files Lawsuit Against Edward Jones

A former Edward Jones financial advisor has filed a lawsuit against the firm, alleging that its equity policies unfairly disadvantage white advisors.

RIA Sector M&A Growth Expected To Continue In 2025

In 2024, the RIA sector experienced unprecedented growth in mergers and acquisitions, setting new records despite broader market challenges.