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'Your Retirement Sketchbook' authors offer planning, saving lessons
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2026
'Your Retirement Sketchbook' authors offer planning, saving lessons

Retirement is a creative journey, not a textbook exercise. The authors of 'Your Retirement Sketchbook' explain how to enjoy the trip instead of dreading it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fixed income regains its footing as volatility reshapes investor strategy, says Yulia Alekseeva
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2026
Fixed income regains its footing as volatility reshapes investor strategy, says Yulia Alekseeva

MissionSquare’s head of fixed income speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Advisors risk damaging trust when clients turn to AI for validation, study suggests
TRANSFORMATION MAR 19, 2026
Advisors risk damaging trust when clients turn to AI for validation, study suggests

New research shows AI ‘second opinions’ may weaken advisor motivation and client relationships.

By Steve Randall
Raymond James elevates Kirk Bell to lead independent channel, recruits $385M Illinois team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAR 18, 2026
Raymond James elevates Kirk Bell to lead independent channel, recruits $385M Illinois team

Firm pairs leadership transition with advisor recruiting boost in independent contractor division.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan taps sports stars to help shape athlete wealth strategy
WIREHOUSES MAR 18, 2026
JPMorgan taps sports stars to help shape athlete wealth strategy

New council to tackle short careers, financial literacy gaps and long-term planning challenges.

By Steve Randall
Market intelligence brief: The pivot to hikes? Reassessing the June Fed outlook
OPINION MAR 18, 2026
Market intelligence brief: The pivot to hikes? Reassessing the June Fed outlook

A rate hike is now more likely than a cut.

FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 18, 2026
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers

FINRA enforcement actions spiked in the years after the 2008 credit crisis but have fallen steadily over the past decade.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd

Survey data highlight shifting expectations for digital access, human guidance and intergenerational planning across both advised and self-directed channels.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2026
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation

Seismic’s Kerry Ryan walks us through a new report that finds strong AI momentum but persistent gaps in personalization, data integration.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, FiNet all announce new recruits
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, FiNet all announce new recruits

The recruiting race continues unabated as firms add teams and assets across the US.

By Steve Randall
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona

State filing outlines 20 misdemeanor counts tied to alleged illegal betting markets.

By Steve Randall
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups

Ruling vacates Labor Department’s 2024 fiduciary package and related exemptions, keeping existing Reg BI and state best-interest standards in place.

By Leo Almazora
Why investment-only advice is no longer enough for high-net-worth families
OPINION MAR 17, 2026
Why investment-only advice is no longer enough for high-net-worth families

Advisors to affluent households must reconcile evolving tax rules, family dynamics, and business realities into a cohesive multigenerational strategy.

By Heather Zack
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 17, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs

Rob Howland explains why the Great Wealth Transfer will reward RIAs who listen, educate, and guide families through complexity - not those who simply chase more assets.

By Rob Howland
Fintech bytes: iCapital integrates annuity, insurance pipelines with Hexure deal
FINTECH MAR 17, 2026
Fintech bytes: iCapital integrates annuity, insurance pipelines with Hexure deal

Elsewhere, Nitrogen claims a wealth tech first with AI governance certification, while Intellebox.ai forges a strategic partnership with a leading macro investment research provider.

By Leo Almazora
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases

Democrats are asking whether the Attorney General properly recused herself from cases involving clients of her brother, Brad Bondi.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Waverly extends Pacific Northwest push with McBride Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS MAR 17, 2026
RIA moves: Waverly extends Pacific Northwest push with McBride Financial Advisors

Meanwhile, Carson added an independent office in New York led by a mother-son duo, and Maridea gets a second location in Phoenix.

By Leo Almazora
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups

Planning organizations including CFP Board and the FPA support updating the SEC’s small-entity yardstick while pressing for an employee-based standard.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust hires former auction house chief to lead advisor relationships
ALTERNATIVES MAR 17, 2026
Northern Trust hires former auction house chief to lead advisor relationships

Alyssa Quinlan's 25-year professional and leadership record includes a blend of fine art credentials and Wall Street training at JPMorgan Chase and Citi.

By Leo Almazora