Financial Advisor Magazine Part 2 - News

After being with Financial Advisor for 9 months, I've increased my coverage of certain financial institutions and the nuances within the financial services industry. Click the headline to read the article.

Financial Institutions

Wells Fargo To Shell Out $9.5M To Settle Financial Advisor Pay Spat
Advisors had filed a motion targeting the company’s commissions and business expense reimbursement programs.
MAY 2018


The Number Of Wells Fargo Advisors Drops, But Productivity Is Up

WFA is pleased with its revenue growth and is actively recruiting experienced and new advisor teams.
APRIL 2018


Edward Jones Plans Aggressive Growth In 10 Markets

The retail advisory firm says it can support 5,000 more advisors in target big cities.
JUNE 2018


African-American Advisor Sues J.P. Morgan For Alleged Discrimination

Francis Abanga says J.P. Morgan pressed him to give up his profitable branches and to work in predominately black Harlem.
JUNE 2018


Feature/Profile

A New Advisor Going After Young Chinese Professionals

But the target market may not know what to think of his services.

Advisors Launch Network For Women Advisors

Equita is a platform to bring together like-minded women financial planners.


SheaMoisture Founder Launches $100M Fund For Women Of Color

Businesses owned by women of color have another door to knock on.

529 News

Hackers Take $1.4M From Connecticut 529 Plan

Hackers breached 21 Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET) accounts.
JULY 2018


When It's Time To Tap The College Savings Plan


You must know the tax implications and the most appropriate methods to withdraw from any college savings vehicle.
 AUGUST 2018

Reports


Women Carry Two Thirds Of The U.S.’s Trillion-Dollar Student Debt

The American Association of University Women says college debt is burdening women disproportionately.
JUNE 2018


Millennials Marry When Both Partners Are Financially Secure

A Census Bureau study suggests men are now marrying for money too.
JULY 2018