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Maryland regulators spank fledgling art-focused RIA Masterworks over registration snafus
COMPLIANCE JUN 26, 2026
Maryland regulators spank fledgling art-focused RIA Masterworks over registration snafus

Masterworks was launched in 2017 but its RIA, Masterworks Advisers, is just three years old.

By Bruce Kelly
Investors allege Miami operator took over $1.5 million in EB-5 scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 26, 2026
Investors allege Miami operator took over $1.5 million in EB-5 scheme

One 2017 form, no broker license, and a $42 million gap they say surfaced on a webinar.

By Tez Romero
Gen X, millennials lag in retirement confidence amid knowledge gap
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2026
Gen X, millennials lag in retirement confidence amid knowledge gap

Fewer than half of Americans in their peak earning years feel on track for retirement, while many say limited financial knowledge and access to professional guidance are holding them back.

By Hallie Diamant
Advisor moves: Veteran-led UBS team overseeing $460 million migrates to Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2026
Advisor moves: Veteran-led UBS team overseeing $460 million migrates to Merrill

Meanwhile, Wells Fargo hauled advisors overseeing $825 million in the West Coast, while Wedbush has welcomed a seasoned professional from Stifel in California.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security payroll tax cap draws fire as wealth gap widens
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2026
Social Security payroll tax cap draws fire as wealth gap widens

A bipartisan Senate push to lift the $184,500 earnings cap is gaining momentum as the program's 2032 insolvency deadline looms

By Leo Almazora
Where investment returns meet tax returns (Part II): Overcoming impediments
OPINION JUN 26, 2026
Where investment returns meet tax returns (Part II): Overcoming impediments

For wealth firms willing to offer more integrated tax services have several options to solve for lack of expertise, seasonal strains, and other challenges around tax prep work.

By Michael Nathanson
Job hoppers more likely to keep retirement plan access, EBRI finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2026
Job hoppers more likely to keep retirement plan access, EBRI finds

Millennial workers retain coverage after switching employers more often than boomers did.

By Steve Randall
Wall Street bank to double community banking staff in push to reach 5 million Americans
WIREHOUSES JUN 26, 2026
Wall Street bank to double community banking staff in push to reach 5 million Americans

Firm believes that delivering advice locally is key to expanding financial health.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan names co-presidents as Lake quits and Dimon succession edges closer
WIREHOUSES JUN 26, 2026
JPMorgan names co-presidents as Lake quits and Dimon succession edges closer

New appointments are now in line for the top job and have received $30M retention bonuses.

By Steve Randall
Bankrupt Inspired Healthcare’s CEO fighting for lawyer’s fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
Bankrupt Inspired Healthcare’s CEO fighting for lawyer’s fees

Luke Lee launched the company in 2016. It eventually issued $1.2 billion high-risk investments.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones takes minority stake in personal finance app Quicken
FINTECH JUN 25, 2026
Edward Jones takes minority stake in personal finance app Quicken

The company aims to bring Quicken's budgeting and investment tool tracking to its 20,000-plus advisor network

By Andrew Cohen
BlackRock finds growing gap between retirement confidence and reality
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2026
BlackRock finds growing gap between retirement confidence and reality

Americans may feel better about retirement, but new research suggests confidence and preparedness aren’t always the same thing.

By Hallie Diamant
'Family office' sold $40 million in notes without a broker license, SEC alleges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
'Family office' sold $40 million in notes without a broker license, SEC alleges

A $2.97 million commission haul and rolled-over retirement money sit at the center.

By Tez Romero
SEC alleges unregistered seller raised $10 million from 190 investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
SEC alleges unregistered seller raised $10 million from 190 investors

He sold "safe" notes on his radio show. The SEC says he was never licensed.

By Tez Romero
SEC sues over $2.7 million in alleged insider trades from partner's laptop
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
SEC sues over $2.7 million in alleged insider trades from partner's laptop

No securities background, no deal access - just an unlocked laptop, the SEC alleges.

By Tez Romero
Jump expands AI platform with end-to-end client onboarding tools
FINTECH JUN 25, 2026
Jump expands AI platform with end-to-end client onboarding tools

The leading notetaking and meeting prep platform's newest capabilities automate account opening, compliant scheduling, and cross-system workflows for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Most 401(k) savers reach retirement with no plan for turning their nest egg into income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2026
Most 401(k) savers reach retirement with no plan for turning their nest egg into income

TIAA Institute and Nuveen survey of 2,100 workers reveals critical gaps in withdrawal knowledge and planning.

By Steve Randall
Asset-Map, VastAdvisor launches help solve advisors' growth puzzle
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Asset-Map, VastAdvisor launches help solve advisors' growth puzzle

Asset-Map makes a bet on a partner ecosystem while VastAdvisor goes deeper on AI and CRM integration to help advisors grow.

By Leo Almazora
RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning

The fintech firm's Iris agent arrives as other financial planning tech providers move quickly to incorporate AI into their workflows.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners

Also, a Fidelity veteran goes indie with Osaic OSJ Innovative Financial Group, and Citizens welcomes a sports and entertainment-focused trio previously overseeing $800 million from Morgan Stanley.

By Leo Almazora