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Trump sued over Truth Social's paid early-access data feed
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 12, 2026
Trump sued over Truth Social's paid early-access data feed

A press-freedom lawsuit filed in Manhattan challenges the president's $100,000-a-month Truth API service used by trading firms.

By Leo Almazora
Zero-fee IRAs quietly cost savers up to $1,400 a year, PensionBee study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2026
Zero-fee IRAs quietly cost savers up to $1,400 a year, PensionBee study finds

Research reveals six hidden costs inside "zero-fee" IRAs, with one investment mistake potentially amounting to $170,000 over a 30-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Cetera scoops up $420M Commonwealth duo in North Carolina
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 12, 2026
Advisor moves: Cetera scoops up $420M Commonwealth duo in North Carolina

Meanwhile, Ameriprise has added a Florida-based veteran formerly with Oppenheimer just as it loses a similarly seasoned professional to Prudential Advisors in New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman's ETF land grab accelerates with deal for $30B NEOS
ETFS AUG 12, 2026
Goldman's ETF land grab accelerates with deal for $30B NEOS

Goldman's asset management arm is deepening its options-ETF bet, adding NEOS's $30 billion income lineup a year after buying Innovator's buffer ETFs.

By Leo Almazora
Two former Commonwealth advisor teams join Independent Financial Partners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 12, 2026
Two former Commonwealth advisor teams join Independent Financial Partners

IFP adds roughly $400M in combined assets as advisors from South Dakota and Maryland seek flexible, long-term partnerships following LPL's Commonwealth acquisition.

By Steve Randall
Nitrogen launches AI tool to calculate insurance coverage needs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
Nitrogen launches AI tool to calculate insurance coverage needs

A score is generated to show coverage needs across life insurance, long-term care coverage, retirement income protection, and annuities.

By Andrew Cohen
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief

Christian Mango is joining the PE-backed RIA giant to grow retirement plan services as it deepens its workplace-to-wealth strategy

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses crowdfunding firm Netcapital of inflating revenue by 345 percent
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 11, 2026
SEC accuses crowdfunding firm Netcapital of inflating revenue by 345 percent

The startups paying millions in consulting fees were secretly controlled by one insider, the SEC alleges.

By Tez Romero
SEC sues Adit Ventures advisor over alleged pre-IPO fund fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 11, 2026
SEC sues Adit Ventures advisor over alleged pre-IPO fund fraud

Klarna and SpaceX stakes sit at the center of the SEC's fraud claims.

By Tez Romero
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search

OpenArc's institutional consulting arm adds RFP-driven provider evaluations as it builds out its post-Merrill fiduciary practice.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2026
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm

Valley Financial Group joins the fast-growing HTSW model as Hightower pushes toward $50 billion in assets under management this year.

By Leo Almazora
Where AI in wealth management is heading
OPINION AUG 11, 2026
Where AI in wealth management is heading

With advisor shortages looming and free AI advice a click away, the next competitive edge in wealth management is not just automation, but transparency and awareness around outcomes.

By Nitesh Ambastha
SEC exemption clears path for more data-center asset-backed bonds
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2026
SEC exemption clears path for more data-center asset-backed bonds

New SEC guidance eases securitization rules for data centers as Nvidia and Wall Street unveil a $500 billion AI financing push.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge Investment Research recruits 189 advisors in first half of 2026
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2026
Cambridge Investment Research recruits 189 advisors in first half of 2026

The firm added almost $7B to its platform in the first six months of the year.

By Steve Randall
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms
TRANSFORMATION AUG 11, 2026
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms

New AI assistant Robin drafts personalized client proposals by integrating data from Salesforce, eMoney, Morningstar and more.

By Steve Randall
Will AI replace the advisor? LPL’s Rich Steinmeier adamant as firm announces $2B tech push
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2026
Will AI replace the advisor? LPL’s Rich Steinmeier adamant as firm announces $2B tech push

Firm opens its annual conference in San Diego with a slate of announcements aimed at putting more intelligence and less friction in advisors' hands.

By Steve Randall
MissionSquare eyes a chunk of the wealth management space with new launch
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
MissionSquare eyes a chunk of the wealth management space with new launch

The $73.6 billion retirement specialist is rolling out brokerage accounts, a robo-advisor and savings tools in a bid to become a full financial partner.

By Steve Randall
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed
TRANSFORMATION AUG 10, 2026
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed

Advisors are navigating a new reality as clients pre-consult ChatGPT before meetings.

By Andrew Cohen
Stifel settles more complaints involving star brokers’ sale of structured products
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 10, 2026
Stifel settles more complaints involving star brokers’ sale of structured products

Chuck Roberts and Stifel have been facing scrutiny due to sales of structured products and structured notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Linqto presses forward with Forge and Schwab suit as bankruptcy drags on
ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2026
Linqto presses forward with Forge and Schwab suit as bankruptcy drags on

The bankrupt fintech platform, which had drawn users seeking access to pre-IPO shares of tech startups, claims a last-minute breach of contract threatens to delay recovery for more than 13,000 defrauded customers.

By Leo Almazora