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Americans back sharing AI wealth as debate over industry’s economic benefits grows
EQUITIES JUL 14, 2026
Americans back sharing AI wealth as debate over industry’s economic benefits grows

Public support grows for policies that spread AI’s financial gains beyond tech companies.

By Hallie Diamant
JPMorgan's record Q2 profit rides trading and dealmaking surge
WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2026
JPMorgan's record Q2 profit rides trading and dealmaking surge

Investment banking fees rose 30% on a wave of IPOs and megadeals, led by the largest public listing on record.

By Leo Almazora
Feathery raises $30 million to power AI-driven RIA operations
FINTECH JUL 14, 2026
Feathery raises $30 million to power AI-driven RIA operations

Series A funding from Portage, Bain Capital, and other investors will fuel data tools designed to speed advisor transitions and cut onboarding delays across wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement deepens East Coast presence with Wealthshield deal
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2026
Wealth Enhancement deepens East Coast presence with Wealthshield deal

The Minneapolis-based RIA aggregator is adding two North Carolina practices managing nearly $1 billion, pushing its total client assets past $158.2 billion.

By Leo Almazora
The real reason I expanded my RIA to Hong Kong (it wasn't for the AUM)
OPINION JUL 14, 2026
The real reason I expanded my RIA to Hong Kong (it wasn't for the AUM)

As markets disintegrate, the value of on-the-ground, first-hand research through "intimate knowledge acquisition" is skyrocketing.

By Ivan Illan
Caprock expands Texas footprint with $4B Venturi acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2026
Caprock expands Texas footprint with $4B Venturi acquisition

Deal brings 10 advisors and deeper family office reach to Austin market.

By Steve Randall
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700
TRANSFORMATION JUL 14, 2026
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700

Mega-RIA to adopt AI workforce at enterprise scale as firm rethinks growth without hiring.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial adds $2.4 billion San Diego team as recruiting pace hits yearly high
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 14, 2026
LPL Financial adds $2.4 billion San Diego team as recruiting pace hits yearly high

The five-advisor group leaves U.S. Bank for LPL's platform, part of a record June that saw 204 advisors join the firm.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman leads wave of prediction market bans at financial firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 13, 2026
Goldman leads wave of prediction market bans at financial firms

As Goldman Sachs tightens rules on event contract trading, RIAs and hedge funds are weighing their own policies

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: Baird recruits $600M veteran pair to director roles in North Carolina
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 13, 2026
Advisor moves: Baird recruits $600M veteran pair to director roles in North Carolina

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo lures defectors from UBS and JPMorgan to expand in the East Coast, while another bank aligns itself with RayJay's financial institutions division.

By Leo Almazora
AI may be nudging some older workers into early retirement, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2026
AI may be nudging some older workers into early retirement, study finds

New research suggests AI-exposed workers over 55 are leaving jobs more often than before ChatGPT’s rise.

By Hallie Diamant
Wall Street banks promoting AI agents from research aids into digital coworkers
FINTECH JUL 13, 2026
Wall Street banks promoting AI agents from research aids into digital coworkers

Agentic AI is landing in trading, treasury and wealth management roles across major banks, with advisory functions as the next frontier.

By Leo Almazora
People moves: FiNet hires former LPL executive Andrew Harpp, Ellevest names new CIO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 13, 2026
People moves: FiNet hires former LPL executive Andrew Harpp, Ellevest names new CIO

Wells Fargo affiliate and women-focused wealth firm both promote leadership as they scale advisor support.

By Steve Randall
Why retirement planning demands more today than it used to
EXPERT ADVICE JUL 13, 2026
Why retirement planning demands more today than it used to

Todd Bryant of Signature Wealth Partners on vanishing pensions, SECURE Act 2.0, and what clients really want to know.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Merrill lands four advisor teams as May recruiting data shows firm's two-way churn
WIREHOUSES JUL 10, 2026
Merrill lands four advisor teams as May recruiting data shows firm's two-way churn

Merrill's latest hires span Colorado to Louisiana, even as industry-wide recruiting data suggests the firm is losing almost as many advisors as it gains.

By Leo Almazora
Fund manager sues Kandeo, alleges $100 million FinSocial loss
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 10, 2026
Fund manager sues Kandeo, alleges $100 million FinSocial loss

The $36 million buy allegedly hid inflated books and a $50 million diversion.

By Tez Romero
Advisor gets $200,000 from Ameriprise in 'emotional distress' lawsuit
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 10, 2026
Advisor gets $200,000 from Ameriprise in 'emotional distress' lawsuit

“An award citing emotional distress is very unusual,” an industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Workplace financial education linked to stronger financial habits, but participation remains low
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2026
Workplace financial education linked to stronger financial habits, but participation remains low

New EBRI research found workers who participated in employer financial education reported higher confidence, literacy and financial satisfaction.

By Hallie Diamant
The rise of the super advisor: How AI is redefining competitive advantage in wealth management
OPINION JUL 10, 2026
The rise of the super advisor: How AI is redefining competitive advantage in wealth management

Beyond operational excellence, the winning advisors of the future are the ones who can reach across multiple disciplines without discarding specialist skills.

By Randy Bullard
F.L. Putnam buys Seascape Capital, deepens New Hampshire footprint
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2026
F.L. Putnam buys Seascape Capital, deepens New Hampshire footprint

Deal marks firm's 11th acquisition, pushes AUM above $11 billion as Seascape's Portsmouth team joins the RIA.

By Leo Almazora