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IRA assets swell to $19.2 trillion as 401(k) rollovers drive growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2026
IRA assets swell to $19.2 trillion as 401(k) rollovers drive growth

IRAs now hold nearly twice the assets of 401(k) plans — and most of that money didn't arrive through annual contributions.

By Leo Almazora
Women feel confident about saving, but many still keep money in low-yield accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2026
Women feel confident about saving, but many still keep money in low-yield accounts

A new survey finds that many women prioritize financial security but continue to leave savings in accounts that may not keep pace with inflation.

By Hallie Diamant
SEC seeks comment on prediction-market ETFs after May pause
ALTERNATIVES JUN 30, 2026
SEC seeks comment on prediction-market ETFs after May pause

Roundhill, Bitwise and GraniteShares funds remain on hold while the agency weighs how novel ETFs should be regulated.

By Leo Almazora
Dump investment banks, buy alternative asset managers, says Oppenheimer
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2026
Dump investment banks, buy alternative asset managers, says Oppenheimer

Brokerage Oppenheimer has downgraded major U.S. investment banks including Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, according to a report

By Bruce Kelly
TaxStatus rolls out rules-based tool to flag advice gaps
FINTECH JUN 30, 2026
TaxStatus rolls out rules-based tool to flag advice gaps

The fintech platform is touting a new AI-free Planning Observations feature, which draws on IRS tax records to uncover opportunities for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group deepens Colorado presence with Arvada advisor deal
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2026
Carson Group deepens Colorado presence with Arvada advisor deal

The Omaha, Nebraska-based RIA's latest acquisition expands its Rocky Mountain footprint after two prior Colorado deals last year.

By Leo Almazora
Slow advisor transitions are costing RIA firms money and talent, and the industry is starting to act
FINTECH JUN 30, 2026
Slow advisor transitions are costing RIA firms money and talent, and the industry is starting to act

Operational drag between an advisor signing and accounts going live is emerging as a competitive liability for wealth management firms.

By Steve Randall
M&A on course for second-highest year ever as megadeals surge and AI complicates the deal equation
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 30, 2026
M&A on course for second-highest year ever as megadeals surge and AI complicates the deal equation

Bain says companies face a "winner's paradox" as AI transformation collides with complex integrations.

By Steve Randall
Rumor confirmed: Corient expands with European acquisition
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2026
Rumor confirmed: Corient expands with European acquisition

Deal lifts global assets to roughly $523 billion under management.

By Steve Randall
What wine culture can teach investors about decision-making
OPINION JUN 30, 2026
What wine culture can teach investors about decision-making

Choice anxiety, prestige bias, and the temptation to make selections based on outsourced confidence are just some of the parallels between investing and the world of wine tasting.

By Michael Kane
Merrill Lynch, BofA's brokerage arm, hit with $7.5M SEC fine over missed suspicious activity reports
WIREHOUSES JUN 29, 2026
Merrill Lynch, BofA's brokerage arm, hit with $7.5M SEC fine over missed suspicious activity reports

Regulators found Bank of America's monitoring software had a known flaw Merrill left uncorrected for years.

By Leo Almazora
AI is changing how investors research, not who they trust
FINTECH JUN 29, 2026
AI is changing how investors research, not who they trust

While AI has become a go-to research tool for affluent investors, new HSBC research suggests human advisors remain the deciding voice when investment decisions are made.

By Hallie Diamant
Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 29, 2026
Supreme Court blocks Trump's bid to fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

A 5-4 ruling preserves the Federal Reserve's independence for now, but the legal fight over presidential removal power is far from settled.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley boosts returns on client cash, analyst says
WIREHOUSES JUN 29, 2026
Morgan Stanley boosts returns on client cash, analyst says

For years, large firms have been facing penalties and questions from regulators over interest rates for clients’ cash accounts.

By Bruce Kelly
Volatility has been roiling the markets. But advisors have got the tools to deal with it
OPINION JUN 29, 2026
Volatility has been roiling the markets. But advisors have got the tools to deal with it

Market volatility can be stressful, but it also represents opportunity for advisors and their clients.

By James Rogers
JPMorgan's succession clock is ticking — and this time, insiders say it's real
WIREHOUSES JUN 29, 2026
JPMorgan's succession clock is ticking — and this time, insiders say it's real

After years of mixed signals and shifting timelines from Jamie Dimon, Wall Street sources suggest the race to lead JPMorgan Chase has entered its decisive stretch.

By Leo Almazora
How FINRA's updated gift rule forces firms to rethink compliance workflows
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 29, 2026
How FINRA's updated gift rule forces firms to rethink compliance workflows

Advisors and broker-dealers adjusting to the March 2026 threshold change face bigger challenges around back-end monitoring than the new dollar limit itself.

By Leo Almazora
Has Corient expanded again with another international acquisition?
RIA NEWS JUN 29, 2026
Has Corient expanded again with another international acquisition?

Wealth management firm has seen an aggressive period of growth in the past year.

By Steve Randall
AI spending in asset management tops $100m as agent adoption stalls
TRANSFORMATION JUN 29, 2026
AI spending in asset management tops $100m as agent adoption stalls

Survey reveals widening gap between investment ambition and workforce readiness across the sector

By Steve Randall
Newsom wants nationwide billionaires tax as presidential bid may loom on the horizon
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 26, 2026
Newsom wants nationwide billionaires tax as presidential bid may loom on the horizon

“It’s time for an economic reset,” wrote the California governor, in a post on X.

By James Rogers