The problem is
well documented

Research and reporting on the rise of finfluencers and the risks facing retail investors.

~70%
of retail traders use social media for investment advice
$10-100B
lost globally per year following unverified advice

Featured research & reporting

Ontario Securities Commission

Social Media and Retail Investing: The Rise of Finfluencers

Research report examining how social media influencers are shaping retail investment decisions and the risks facing young investors.

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Gallup

Americans' Financial Advice Rooted in People

Survey data showing how Americans increasingly turn to social networks and influencers for financial guidance.

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Yahoo Finance

How Much Financial Influencers' Money Advice Is Worth

Analysis of the value and accuracy of financial advice shared by social media influencers.

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NAPFA

Social Media Survey: Investors and Financial Advice

Survey findings on how investors use social media for financial information and decision-making.

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Boston Institute of Analytics

The Rise Of Finfluencers: How Social Media Is Reshaping Investment Decisions In 2025

Deep dive into how finfluencers are transforming the investment landscape and what it means for the future of financial advice.

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World Economic Forum

Are 'finfluencers' the future of financial advice worldwide?

Global perspective on the finfluencer phenomenon and its implications for financial literacy and regulation.

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CFA Institute

The Finfluencer Appeal: Investing in the Age of Social Media

Comprehensive research report examining why investors are drawn to finfluencers and the risks of unverified advice.

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CNBC

Gen Z gets money advice from TikTok. What to know about finfluencers

Investigation into Gen Z's reliance on TikTok for financial guidance and the potential pitfalls.

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Penningtons Law

The impact of 'finfluencers' on Millennial and Gen Z investment preferences

Legal perspective on how finfluencers are shaping young investors' preferences and regulatory considerations.

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Charles Schwab

The rise of finfluencers

Major brokerage firm's analysis of the finfluencer trend and what it means for retail investors.

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