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Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Brighton Jones raid the talent pool
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Brighton Jones raid the talent pool

Firms continue their quest to attract and retain the best advisor teams.

By Steve Randall
Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month
TRANSFORMATION MAY 19, 2026
Most advisors say AI portfolio construction is worth $500 a month

A survey from TacticalMind AI found 69% of advisors say a high-quality AI platform that makes investment recommendations and constructs portfolios is worth $500 monthly, while research-only tools are valued closer to $250.

By Andrew Cohen
CAIS embeds Claude AI into advisor workflows for alternatives intelligence
ALTERNATIVES MAY 19, 2026
CAIS embeds Claude AI into advisor workflows for alternatives intelligence

The alts tech provider's latest integration lets advisors query fund data and surface portfolio insights without leaving their primary workspace.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA puts structured product supervision under the microscope
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 19, 2026
FINRA puts structured product supervision under the microscope

The regulator is scrutinizing how some firms oversee concentrated positions in complex "worst-of" notes – and wants answers.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe tops $4B in New England with latest female-founded partner firm
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2026
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe tops $4B in New England with latest female-founded partner firm

Meanwhile, Carson Group fully integrates a decades-old practice in Phoenix, Arizona, and Triad Wealth touts its 5x growth to hit a $2 billion milestone.

By Leo Almazora
Gen Z is cutting spending but retirement savings are still constrained by living costs: BofA
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2026
Gen Z is cutting spending but retirement savings are still constrained by living costs: BofA

Matt Gellene shares the bank’s latest research on how young adults are managing their finances.

By Steve Randall
For most advisors, AI goes from threat to competitive necessity
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 19, 2026
For most advisors, AI goes from threat to competitive necessity

Survey data reveal a widening divide between early AI adopters and those still on the sidelines – with career stage and AUM emerging as key fault lines.

By Leo Almazora
Participation without panic: How outcome-driven ETF portfolios keep skittish clients invested
OPINION MAY 19, 2026
Participation without panic: How outcome-driven ETF portfolios keep skittish clients invested

Sitting between equity and insurance-like solutions, defined-outcome ETF strategies have matured as an alternative to staying in cash during choppy markets.

By Rick Wedell
Can AI double advisor productivity?
TRANSFORMATION MAY 19, 2026
Can AI double advisor productivity?

Orion CEO Natalie Wolfsen says artificial intelligence could double the number of Americans receiving financial advice as RIAs deploy AI to boost advisor productivity

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: Nebraska RIA crosses $1 billion after absorbing ex-RBC team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2026
Advisor moves: Nebraska RIA crosses $1 billion after absorbing ex-RBC team

Meanwhile, Raymond James snags Edward Jones advisor in Arizona.

By Steve Randall
Workers want financial help from employers and they're ready to walk if they don't get it
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2026
Workers want financial help from employers and they're ready to walk if they don't get it

New Morgan Stanley research shows retirement planning is a key area where advice is required.

By Steve Randall
SEC kills 'gag rule' that silenced thousands of settling defendants for over 50 years
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 18, 2026
SEC kills 'gag rule' that silenced thousands of settling defendants for over 50 years

ASA reacts as regulator drops no-deny policy, freeing firms and individuals to publicly dispute allegations after reaching settlements.

By Steve Randall
Washington state regulators claim advisor was running Ponzi-like fund
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 18, 2026
Washington state regulators claim advisor was running Ponzi-like fund

Joel Frank allegedly sold more than $39 million worth of investments in the Equilus Funds to more than 90 investors.

By Bruce Kelly
Bipartisan bill aims to take down 401(k) charitable giving hurdle
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2026
Bipartisan bill aims to take down 401(k) charitable giving hurdle

The Charity Parity Act would eliminate a costly IRA rollover requirement that blocks direct charitable transfers from workplace retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit as $1.7B settlement fund takes shape
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 18, 2026
Trump drops $10 billion IRS lawsuit as $1.7B settlement fund takes shape

A last-minute court filing ends a case against the federal tax-collecting agency that had drawn unprecedented conflict-of-interest questions from Democratic critics.

By Leo Almazora
You Can’t Spell Advisor without AI
TRANSFORMATION MAY 18, 2026
You Can’t Spell Advisor without AI

Advisors discuss their use of AI now and how it will change going forward

By Gregg Greenberg
DOJ's fraud sweep bags over $1B in convictions, guilty pleas and indictments in a single week
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 17, 2026
DOJ's fraud sweep bags over $1B in convictions, guilty pleas and indictments in a single week

Medicare scam, pandemic benefit theft, offshore tax evasion — federal prosecutors are casting a wide net.

By Steve Randall
Retirement without guaranteed income streams may mean near-total asset wipeout
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2026
Retirement without guaranteed income streams may mean near-total asset wipeout

Report finds that pension income acts as a financial lifeline for retirees facing late-life shocks and raises urgent questions about the DC-only future.

By Steve Randall
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

By Carleen Bongat
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2026
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

By Leo Almazora