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You’re not managing money — you’re managing emotions
OPINION FEB 10, 2026
You’re not managing money — you’re managing emotions

Coaching clients through their worst evolutionary impulses while navigating stormy markets is how the best financial advisors earn their fees.

By Larry Sprung
Schroders, Apollo strike broad partnership to reshape hybrid investing for wealth, retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2026
Schroders, Apollo strike broad partnership to reshape hybrid investing for wealth, retirement

New alliance targets hybrid public-private solutions for advisors.

By Steve Randall
Bluespring buys Massachusetts $2.3B RIA adding team of around 50
RIA NEWS FEB 10, 2026
Bluespring buys Massachusetts $2.3B RIA adding team of around 50

Acquisition expands Bluespring’s footprint as consolidation among growth-minded RIAs continues.

By Steve Randall
Anthony Pompliano takes AI portfolio analysis public with Silvia
TRANSFORMATION FEB 09, 2026
Anthony Pompliano takes AI portfolio analysis public with Silvia

By aggregating client-authorized data across brokerage, crypto, real estate and alternative assets, Pompliano’s Silvia platform claims visibility into client finances that goes beyond what RIAs are accustomed to accessing.

By Andrew Cohen
Stifel Financial delivered setback in effort to dismiss $133 million arbitration award
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 09, 2026
Stifel Financial delivered setback in effort to dismiss $133 million arbitration award

Stifel's claims that an arbitrator's alleged bias was "unsupported by any evidence," according to a judge.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisors raise red flags at proposal for penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2026
Advisors raise red flags at proposal for penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals

A shift in 401 (k) withdrawals would lower “the psychological barrier” to tapping retirement assets for non retirement goals, says Bob Ruelle of Apollon Wealth Management.

By James Rogers
Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress
ALTERNATIVES FEB 09, 2026
Trump push to curb Wall Street homebuyers stalls in Congress

The White House bid to bar large investors from single-family purchases clashes with bipartisan housing supply agenda.

By Leo Almazora
BNY, Goldman double down on tech with 'digital employees' and AI agents
WIREHOUSES FEB 09, 2026
BNY, Goldman double down on tech with 'digital employees' and AI agents

Wall Street giants step up automation bets as advisors weigh how AI-fueled back offices will reshape service, staffing, and client expectations.

By Leo Almazora
Court forces Stronghold to liquidate $97M fund after missing deadlines
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 09, 2026
Court forces Stronghold to liquidate $97M fund after missing deadlines

Manager missed liquidation deadlines for years. Court appoints magistrate to oversee sale.

By Carleen Bongat
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 09, 2026
How AI is supercharging firms' prospecting strategies

Leaders at Prudential Advisors break down how wiring AI into every stage of its leads program is supporting more robust client conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2026
Think tank calls for looser ERISA rules on 401(k) investments

Policy group urges Washington to ease fiduciary constraints it sees imposed on trillions in workplace retirement dollars.

By Leo Almazora
Larger firms, rising multiples: Is this the new standard for advisor M&A?
RIA NEWS FEB 09, 2026
Larger firms, rising multiples: Is this the new standard for advisor M&A?

Strategic buyers and internal sales drive deal values to record heights as the industry matures.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Advisor moves: Steward Partners snags $630M team from Stifel

Ashton Thomas has also expanded its ranks with an experienced duo from Raymond James, while a Commonwealth advisor ends his two decade-plus affiliation by joining Cetera.

By Leo Almazora
Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 06, 2026
Prospera, Independent Advisor Alliance announce C-suite promotions

Keeton steps into CIO role at Prospera as IAA elevates leaders to advance advisor experience and platform strategy

By Leo Almazora
Replacement capital is the canary in private credit: Public non-traded BDC flows signaling caution
OPINION FEB 06, 2026
Replacement capital is the canary in private credit: Public non-traded BDC flows signaling caution

Latest quarterly flow data show modest redemptions relative to NAV, though the balance of redemptions against fundraising points to materially weaker conditions.

By Mark Goldberg
Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition
FINTECH FEB 06, 2026
Fintech bytes: FMG dives into advisor reviews with Testimonial IQ acquisition

Plus, direct indexing platform Alphathena partners with ex-PayPal chief's tech-forward RIA, while comms compliance startup Archive Intel announces key appointments.

By Leo Almazora
BlackRock integrates private markets data into single investment platform
FINTECH FEB 06, 2026
BlackRock integrates private markets data into single investment platform

Unified pre- and post-investment data and analytics aim to sharpen decisions for private markets allocators.

By Steve Randall
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 05, 2026
Financial advisors weigh AI upside against demand for human advice

Morningstar research shows more advisors turning to generative AI for efficiency while clients demand deeper guidance, context, and emotional support.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue Oracle, allege executives dumped $1.87B amid AI hype
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 05, 2026
Investors sue Oracle, allege executives dumped $1.87B amid AI hype

The suit flags a red flag advisors know well: insider selling before the fall.

By Tez Romero
Advisor moves: RBC plans new Georgia stake with $430M UBS team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2026
Advisor moves: RBC plans new Georgia stake with $430M UBS team

Meanwhile, Osaic has added another former LPL practice on the East Coast, and Carson helps a veteran advisor from Osaic make a succession-focused transition.

By Leo Almazora