I’m 70 and weighing whether to ‘sell everything’ and put it all in Treasuries, or hire a financial adviser even though it would cost $20K a year. What should I do?

Question: I’m thinking about hiring a financial adviser. I am 70, and I’m going to stop working this year. I manage my own stocks and money but I’m worried about the market. I have not done that well ...

Former Ripple Adviser Michael Barr To Lead Review of SVB Supervision

It comes after the $209 billion bank failed after a $42 billion bank run. The Federal Reserve Board has confirmed that Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr will lead a review into the supervisio...

I plan to retire at 62. I get $1,500 a month in rental income and have $200,000 in savings. Should I get a financial adviser to help me?

I’m not sure what to do with my savings. How might a financial adviser help me? Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am planning to retire at 62. I have $200,000 in savings, and I have a paid off rent...

‘She made about $15K last year off my money.’ My financial adviser is making money off the $1 million I invested with her — even though I’m losing money. What’s my move?

We started with $1 million dollars, and I expected to see it grow quite a bit, but instead I’ve been losing money over the past few years. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am a single mom with thr...

‘I’m losing over $1,100 each quarter due to fees.’ I’m in safe investments during this downturn, yet I’m still losing a lot of money from adviser fees. What should I do?

Question: I’m in a money market fund that I thought would protect my investment during these downturn times, but I’m losing over $1,100 each quarter due to fees to manage my money. What should I do? A...

Binance Tried to Hire Gary Gensler as an Adviser Back in 2018

Recent reports also suggest that the operations of Binance.com and Binance.US are intertwined. This would mean that regulators might exert greater scrutiny in this case. On Sunday, March 5, Wall Stree...

Binance reportedly wanted SEC chair Gary Gensler to be an adviser

The present SEC chair had rejected the offer to serve as an adviser to Binance, as per WSJ Binance reportedly has been “much more intertwined” with its American affiliate than it has disclosed Binance...

Binance once sought to hire Gensler as an adviser: WSJ

Crypto exchange giant Binance wanted to hire Gary Gensler as an adviser years before he became head of the Securities and Exchange Commission, according to the Wall Street Journal. Gensler decli...

I’m 57 and will soon have more than $3 million from a business sale. My rich boss trusts his financial adviser, but he inherited his millions. Still, should I try his adviser?

Have a question about your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email [email protected]. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I am 57 years old, have $450,000 saved for retirement and will so...

Is Joe Biden’s Pick for Top Economic Adviser Good or Bad for Crypto?

The President of the United States – Joe Biden – will reportedly appoint Lael Brainard (Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve) as his top economic adviser.  The latter is a critic of cryptocurrencies, arg...

I’m retired with about $1 million invested. Paying my adviser 1% would cost me $10K a year — no thanks. I’d rather pay someone hourly for help a couple times a year. Is this reasonable?

Getty Images Question: I hold roughly a million dollars in stocks and ETFs, not counting a small IRA and a small 401(k). My holdings are all in a brokerage account at one of the major brokerage houses...

‘I really need help.’ I have $580K in retirement savings, but can’t find a financial adviser because the ones I spoke to want clients to be richer than me. What should I do? 

Have a question about your financial adviser or looking for a new one? Email [email protected]. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m in Maryland and could use a financial planner for my Roth IRA...

We’re retired and recently lost $100K from our portfolio. Our adviser said ‘we could lose another $100K in 2023.’ Is that crazy? 

Should you decide to switch advisers, be clear about your expectations and get a good understanding of the new adviser’s investment philosophy. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I retired in October ...

We make $140K in Raleigh and hope to retire in about a year with $1 million. Is there a certain type of financial adviser we should be looking for?

Raleigh, North Carolina Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I live in Raleigh, North Carolina. I’m about to turn 65 and looking to work maybe one more year. Our combined income is approximately $140,00...

‘It feels like way too much to lose.’ We had $550K invested and told our adviser we wanted a ‘conservative approach.’ Since then we’ve lost $88K. I know the market is bad, but should we fire him? 

Question: Two years ago my husband took an early retirement when offered by his company.  At that time we had a 401(k) with about $550,000 that we gave to a big financial services firm rep to handle. ...

‘My adviser insists this is a good, low-risk investment.’ I’m semi-retired at 63 with $2 million saved. My financial adviser wants me to sink half my money in an annuity. Should I do it?

I’ve never been a big fan of annuities, but my advisor insists this is a good low risk investment vehicle. Is a variable annuity a good option for me? Getty Images Question: I am 63 and semi-retired. ...

Boris Johnson’s Brother Jo Quits as an Adviser to Binance

2 hours ago | 2 mins read Exchange News Jo had just started working in the position in September. Johnson served formally as an adviser to Binance’s payments company, Bifinity. Boris Johnson’s brother...

Binance Loses UK Adviser As Scrutiny Over Exchange’s Finances Grows

After crypto exchange FTX went belly up last month following a run on deposits exposed a deep hole in its balance sheet, prominent advocates of cryptocurrencies have been trying to distance themselves...

Boris Johnson’s brother steps down as Binance adviser amid concerns over the exchange: Report

Jo Johnson, the brother of former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson, has reportedly stepped down from his role as an adviser to Binance, according to a Telegraph report.  According to the re...

I have $600K invested, but my financial adviser has only made one trade this year, and left $7,500 in cash in my Roth IRA. Is it time to get rid of him?

Question: My financial advisor has made one trade this entire year and has left $7,500 in cash in my Roth IRA since January. I had $600,000 in assets at the start of the year. Some minimal reallocatio...

‘It has been a nearly continuous plunge.’ My accounts are down 13% this year, but my financial adviser hasn’t made a single adjustment — and is still taking his 1%. Do I even need him anymore?

Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I have heard it a thousand times: “People make more money with a financial advisor, don’t lock in your losses, stay invested,” etc. So I started with a financial adv...

Disney reappoints Genesis adviser Robert Iger as CEO – crypto.news

Bob Iger, a supporter of the Metaverse, has announced a sudden return to his previous position as Disney’s CEO, succeeding the company’s former CEO, Bob Chapek. Since he left The Walt Disney Company, ...

‘I lost over 21% in 2022.’ I’m 72, retired, and have worked with my financial adviser for six years. I know markets are down, but this massive loss is worrying. Shouldn’t my adviser have had a plan to manage risk at my age?

How to find the right financial adviser. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’ve been with a financial adviser for 5-6 years. My average annual return is only 4.7%. I’m down 21% in 2022 through Octobe...

The Former US President’s Adviser Bets His Porsche In The Ongoing Competition For Bitcoin

In a recent Fox News interview, Jim Messina, former president Barack Obama’s lead adviser and campaign manager in the United States, stated that he intends to purchase the bitcoin crypto assets that a...

Former Obama Adviser Bets his Porsche That Bitcoin Will Rally Again to $60K

Jim Messina – a key adviser to former US President Barack Obama – thinks blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are among “the most exciting developments of our lifetime.” The American is highly b...

‘I finally woke up to reality.’ I’ve been paying a percentage of my investments to a financial adviser for years now, but I don’t think it’s worth it. Is a 1% fee really fair?

Is your financial adviser charging you a fair fee Getty Images/iStockphoto We recently got this note from a reader that we thought was worth diving into, as we get many questions from readers on wheth...

Allianz Chief Economic Adviser El-Erian believes core inflation ‘is still going up’

Ahead of the release of the latest consumer price index reading this week, Allianz Chief Economic Adviser Mohamed El-Erian told CBS’ “Face The Nation” Sunday that he predicts headlin...

‘Could this be an indication they’re scamming us?’ Our financial adviser requested copies of our passport and licenses. Should we be wary?

Is your financial adviser asking for too much from you? Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: My partner and I have engaged the services of a financial planner. We are in the very early stages of setting...

I’m 66, own 5 properties, and wonder if selling might offer ‘a better retirement than being a landlord.’ But I’m struggling to find an adviser to help who isn’t ‘trying to sell me’ something. What should I do?

How to find the right adviser for you. Getty Images/iStockphoto Question: I’m looking for a financial advisor who’s not looking to just sell me some annuities or equities. I have five properties; thre...

Andrew Yang, an Ex-US Presidential Candidate, Joins Web3 Platform Pool Data as Adviser

Pool Data’s market infrastructure, comprising payment rails that use the USD coin (USDC) stablecoin, as well as consumer-facing apps, aims to be a foundational layer for so-called “data unions,” the g...