Shrewsbury, New Jersey, October 8, 2026 / PRNewswire / — The magazine “Financial Advisor” announced today that Evan Simonoff, who has served as the editor-in-chief for 26 years, will retire. Award-winning financial journalist and senior Wall Street and market editor Patti Domm will take over as the new editor-in-chief.
Charter Financial Publishing Network ( CFPN ), Chairman and CEO, Charlie Stroller said: " Evan has been the iconic voice of Financial Advisor for the past 26 years, helping this publication through significant changes in the financial advisory and wealth management industries. His dedication to journalism, his profound understanding of our audience, and his contributions to the magazine are all outstanding. We are very grateful to Evan for everything he has done to make Financial Advisor what it is today, and we wish him all the best in his retirement."
Simonoff will assume the position of Editor-at-Large, and will continue to serve as a director of CFPN.
Simonoff: "26 years later, I am incredibly proud of the achievements we have made in Financial Advisor, and I am also grateful for the many relationships I have built over these years. I am very fortunate to be able to report on an industry that inspires my imagination. However, after writing about retirement for over thirty years, I plan to personally experience retirement myself."
Simonoff added that he was very pleased to see Domm take over the editorial leadership. 'She is a talented journalist, and we also have an excellent team. I know that this magazine is in good hands.'
Patti Domm has been appointed as the editor-in-chief.
Domm possesses extensive experience in financial markets, Wall Street, investment, and economic reporting. She previously served as a market editor at CNBC and held several senior editorial positions at Reuters, including editor for American stocks and Wall Street coverage. Her reporting on financial crises won her an Emmy Award, and her work has also been recognized by the Business Editors and Writers Association ( SABEW ).
Domm has also actively participated in community activities within the financial services industry and has served as a member of the board of directors of the Financial Women's Association.
Domm means: "I am very pleased to join Financial Advisor. The financial advisory industry is undergoing tremendous changes, especially with the development of artificial intelligence and the evolution of customer expectations. I look forward to bringing new ideas and perspectives to our readers, building upon the excellent legacy of Evan."
Stroller states: " Patti is an outstanding journalist with a remarkable background in reporting on the financial markets and financial services industry. We are delighted to have her leading Financial Advisor, and as we embark on the next chapter, we bring her experience, perspective, and vitality with us."
Invest in Women The conference will return to Charlotte
Financial Advisor will host the 12th Invest in Women conference from March 29th to 31st, 2027, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
This conference brought together financial advisors, wealth management professionals, and industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by female investors and the professionals who serve them. The agenda for 2027 will focus on the ever-changing landscape of wealth, technology, and artificial intelligence, as well as strategies for serving the next generation of female investors.
About "Financial Advisor"
Financial Advisor is an important source of news, analysis, and information for financial advisors, wealth managers, and other professionals in the financial services industry. Published by Charter Financial Publishing Network, the magazine covers topics such as financial advice, investment management, business management, technology, regulation, and the ever-changing needs of financial professionals and their clients.
For more information, please visit FA-mag.com.
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