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Kay Lynn Mayhue named Merit CEO, still seeks 'big splash' deal

Kay Lynn Mayhue named Merit CEO, still seeks 'big splash' deal

Founder Rick Kent moves to executive chairman, and Zach Mersberger has been named president of the $33 billion hybrid-RIA.

Regulation, Legal & Compliance

Indy B-D rep linked to troubled Texas real estate deal

Texas securities regulators initially accused Lasater RE Fund of fraud in June but later dropped those claims.

Independent Broker Dealers

LPL adds $1 billion Salt Lake City teams from Northwestern Mutual

Cornerstone Advisors and Clear Pointe Wealth Management mark an unusual double-team addition for LPL as recruiting run extends in Utah.

RIA News

Mercer Advisors hires Goldman alum Cynthia Loh as first-ever chief platform officer

New C-suite hire lands days after a $1.65 billion loan refinancing, as the $111 billion mega-RIA continues to build out its executive bench

Regulation, Legal & Compliance

SEC accuses fund operator of defrauding investors in $9.6M mobile home scheme

Investors were promised guaranteed returns from mobile homes that never existed

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FINRA orders American Portfolios to pay $1.6 million over UIT failures
Independent Broker Dealers

FINRA orders American Portfolios to pay $1.6 million over UIT failures

The Osaic-acquired broker-dealer failed to catch reps steering 295 clients into costly early UIT sales, regulator finds.

EP Wealth adds CFO, elevates client chief as growth accelerates
RIA News

EP Wealth adds CFO, elevates client chief as growth accelerates

The Torrance, Califronia-based RIA names John McConnell CFO and promotes Erin Voisin as it builds out leadership after a run of acquisitions.

Hightower taps Vanguard vet as president, shuffles Signature Wealth leadership
RIA News

Hightower taps Vanguard vet as president, shuffles Signature Wealth leadership

The moves come as Hightower Signature Wealth nears its first anniversary with more than $40 billion in AUM.

AI financial advice sparks demand for human advisors among Gen Z
Transformation

AI financial advice sparks demand for human advisors among Gen Z

New York Life research finds AI is pushing Gen Z toward financial professionals, not away from them.

Oil shock threatens to lock in higher rates through 2027
Alternatives

Oil shock threatens to lock in higher rates through 2027

Shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving crude above $100 and pushing the Fed's rate-cut window into 2027.


PREMIUM Getting private AI exposure right: entry, timing, and exit

Opportunity lies beyond access, in separating durable leaders from expensive ones and finding liquidity

PREMIUM The bond market is bigger than the benchmark

TCW says the Bloomberg Aggregate is useful, but an incomplete map of today’s bond market

SPONSORED In the Age of AI, Trust Becomes the Advisor's Greatest Asset

As AI makes financial information more accessible than ever, Lana Hock explains why human judgment, trust, and empathy remain the qualities clients value most in a financial advisor

SPONSORED Direct indexing webinar targets tax-loss harvesting amid market swings

Northern Trust’s Ken Lassner shows advisors how to convert volatility into after-tax portfolio gains

Getting private AI exposure right: entry, timing, and exit
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Getting private AI exposure right: entry, timing, and exit

Opportunity lies beyond access, in separating durable leaders from expensive ones and finding liquidity

Fire Capital's award-winning formula: family, trust, and no AUM targets
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Fire Capital's award-winning formula: family, trust, and no AUM targets

The 2026 INA RIA Team of the Year on multigenerational wealth, impact investing, and building a firm worth being proud of.

Fire Capital's award-winning formula: family, trust, and no AUM targets
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Fire Capital's award-winning formula: family, trust, and no AUM targets

The 2026 INA RIA Team of the Year on multigenerational wealth, impact investing, and building a firm worth being proud of.

Freedom Dumlao of Vestmark is at the forefront of advancing technology solutions that help wealth management firms navigate an evolving industry
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Freedom Dumlao of Vestmark is at the forefront of advancing technology solutions that help wealth management firms navigate an evolving industry

Recognized in InvestmentNews’ 5-Star Technology 2026, Freedom Dumlao of Vestmark stands out for his thoughtful approach to innovation and responsible AI. With a focus on strong governance, human oversight, and practical applications, Dumlao is helping turn emerging technologies into scalable solutions that deliver meaningful real-world impact. Watch the full interview to discover what sets his approach to innovation apart.

Demand for ESG/Impact bonds remains resilient. Here’s why
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Demand for ESG/Impact bonds remains resilient. Here’s why

Steve Liberatore, head of global fixed income ESG/Impact at Nuveen, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain why sustainable fixed income continues to see strong demand, as well as introduce a new impact-focused bond ETF.

DoubleLine deputy CIO offers bond buying strategies as yields climb
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DoubleLine deputy CIO offers bond buying strategies as yields climb

Jeffrey Sherman, deputy chief investment officer at DoubleLine, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to offer his views on the economy, as well as break down the bond market as yields continue to head higher.

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