A financial adviser's favor and an odd research note that took down a $7B Ponzi scheme

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The simple gesture of a financial adviser doing a favor for a friend, and an odd research note, helped take down the Allen Stanford Ponzi scheme.
FEB 29, 2016
  • The $7 billion Ponzi scheme run by Allen Stanford was uncovered through the simple gesture of a financial adviser doing a favor for a friend. The research note that sparked thousands of stories.
  • The most successful money managers in this market will not fear the current trading and investing market. Hoping your money manager is a 'lunatic.'
  • Just because it seems like the equity markets might be calming down is no reason to overlook some of the advantages of diversifying into alternative strategies. In times like these.
  • Warren Buffett just turned up the heat on the March Madness basketball tournament. The famed investor is offering any Berkshire Hathaway employee who correctly picks the first two rounds of the NCAA tournament $1 million a year for life. “This is going to be fun.”

Latest News

The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed

From outstanding individuals to innovative organizations, find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at the IN awards, now in its second year.

Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty
Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty

Cresset's Susie Cranston is expecting an economic recession, but says her $65 billion RIA sees "great opportunity" to keep investing in a down market.

Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments
Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments

“There’s a big pull to alternative investments right now because of volatility of the stock market,” Kevin Gannon, CEO of Robert A. Stanger & Co., said.

Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025
Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025

Sellers shift focus: It's not about succession anymore.

IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients
IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients

Platform being adopted by independent-minded advisors who see insurance as a core pillar of their business.

SPONSORED Compliance in real time: Technology's expanding role in RIA oversight

RIAs face rising regulatory pressure in 2025. Forward-looking firms are responding with embedded technology, not more paperwork.

SPONSORED Advisory firms confront crossroads amid historic wealth transfer

As inheritances are set to reshape client portfolios and next-gen heirs demand digital-first experiences, firms are retooling their wealth tech stacks and succession models in real time.