https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/forbes-has-6m-egg-on-its-faceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/forbes-has-6m-egg-on-its-facehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/forbes-has-6m-egg-on-its-face#u50149Thu, 27 Aug 2026 13:56:11 +0000Forbes and Shook Research have suspended all 2026 advisor rankings following the discovery of a $6 million payment to a former Forbes editor. The payout was reportedly for assisting a partner of the magazine with a sale. The freeze comes as major firms distance themselves from the lists, with Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley removing their presence from the rankings amid the ongoing investigation into the payment.Why it mattersForbes relies on Shook Research to produce its influential financial advisor lists. The discovery of a multi-million dollar payment to a former editor raises questions abo