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LPL keeping Commonwealth’s bigger fish, CEO Steinmeier says
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 30, 2026
LPL keeping Commonwealth’s bigger fish, CEO Steinmeier says

The financial advice industry's curiosity regarding LPL's success in keeping Commonwealth advisors is feverish. 

By Bruce Kelly
Expect modest to no ACA premium impact from expanded pre-deductible coverage, says EBRI
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2026
Expect modest to no ACA premium impact from expanded pre-deductible coverage, says EBRI

New modeling from the retirement-focused think tank finds even broad chronic-care expansions in HSA-eligible plans nudge premiums only slightly.

By Leo Almazora
President Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 30, 2026
President Trump names Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair pick

Former Fed governor’s “regime change” push on monetary policy could reshape path for rates, the central bank's balance sheet, and markets at large.

By Leo Almazora
Reverse mortgages class action: Have your clients been impacted by banned fees?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2026
Reverse mortgages class action: Have your clients been impacted by banned fees?

Major servicers face class action claiming prohibited fees inflated HECM loan balances, risking older homeowners’ equity and security.

By Steve Randall
Who has Trump picked as Fed chair? We’re about to find out
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 30, 2026
Who has Trump picked as Fed chair? We’re about to find out

Fed chair announcement imminent, US futures fall in anticipation of policy shift.

By Steve Randall
Receiver chases $300K from business partner tied to $29M Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 29, 2026
Receiver chases $300K from business partner tied to $29M Ponzi scheme

The scheme allegedly promised investors guaranteed annual returns of up to 10%.

By Tez Romero
Elderly client sues Northern Trust for $35M, alleges VP stole for over a decade
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 29, 2026
Elderly client sues Northern Trust for $35M, alleges VP stole for over a decade

The alleged scheme went undetected while the bank collected over $1M in fees. Northern Trust says it responded "swiftly and appropriately" when it found out about the transactions.

By Tez Romero
Northwestern Mutual beats defamation suit over FINRA reports
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 29, 2026
Northwestern Mutual beats defamation suit over FINRA reports

Employee sued after firm reported her to FINRA. Court's ruling changes compliance game.

By Carleen Bongat
RIA moves: NewEdge nabs $1.4B superteam from Ameriprise
RIA NEWS JAN 29, 2026
RIA moves: NewEdge nabs $1.4B superteam from Ameriprise

Meanwhile, Cetera announces another acquisition in its employee-based RIA arm, while Carson Group acquires another longtime partner firm.

By Leo Almazora
Texas broker-dealer that sold, marketed REITs is shutting down
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 29, 2026
Texas broker-dealer that sold, marketed REITs is shutting down

It’s tough for small firms like Ashford Securities to compete in the REIT marketplace.

By Bruce Kelly
Keep this GPB executive, a convicted fraudster, in prison
OPINION JAN 29, 2026
Keep this GPB executive, a convicted fraudster, in prison

Back in the seventies, Sammy Davis Jr. knew what he was singing about.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Cetera adds another Commonwealth veteran in Kentucky
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 29, 2026
Advisor moves: Cetera adds another Commonwealth veteran in Kentucky

Also, Osaic expands in New York as a seasoned advisor joins one of its affiliates, and Wells Fargo hails a $1.3 billion recruitment haul within its FiNet advisor channel.

By Leo Almazora
Finny lands Osaic deal to put AI prospecting in front of 11,000 advisors
FINTECH JAN 29, 2026
Finny lands Osaic deal to put AI prospecting in front of 11,000 advisors

The New York-based startup’s platform will plug into Osaic’s national network as firms lean harder on data and automation to tackle the organic growth squeeze

By Leo Almazora
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 29, 2026
Banks race to upgrade advisor tech as talent pressures mount

Cerulli finds tech stacks now central to advisor productivity, retention, and recruiting battles.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley: Retail investors hold bullish line as inflation anxiety persists
EQUITIES JAN 29, 2026
Morgan Stanley: Retail investors hold bullish line as inflation anxiety persists

Q1 2026 investor pulse shows steady optimism, rising portfolio inertia and sector shifts.

By Steve Randall
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 28, 2026
The human-first AI playbook: Treat it as change management, not just tech

Mission Wealth’s Renee Hennessee explains how clear guardrails, practical pilots, and manager-led coaching can help advisors adopt AI without losing the human touch.

By Leo Almazora
Investor sues advisor for allegedly steering $16.5M into his own entities
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 28, 2026
Investor sues advisor for allegedly steering $16.5M into his own entities

The advisor put in $100. His client allegedly put in $16.5 million.

By Tez Romero
Client sues RIA after advisor allegedly calls $10M bond "guaranteed"
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 28, 2026
Client sues RIA after advisor allegedly calls $10M bond "guaranteed"

The advisor allegedly claimed there was "no risk of loss of money."

By Tez Romero
Court allows investor claims against Jefferies over $19M SPAC deal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 28, 2026
Court allows investor claims against Jefferies over $19M SPAC deal

Advisor doubled projections between clients. Court says that's a problem.

By Carleen Bongat
Fintech bytes: Focal, Asset-Map forge insight-oriented integrations
FINTECH JAN 28, 2026
Fintech bytes: Focal, Asset-Map forge insight-oriented integrations

Meanwhile, estate planning platform Wealth.com extends its capabilities into tax for advisors.

By Leo Almazora