Meanwhile, estate planning platform Wealth.com extends its capabilities into tax for advisors.
Julia Carreon says there is a 'double bind' when it comes to standards of behavior from men and women in the wealth management industry.
City budget crunch, investor unease, and the state's last-place ranking in tax competitiveness reignites conversation around risks of millionaire flight.
Meanwhile, Bank of America and Osaic lead firms with largest net declines, according to Wolfe Research.
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The broker-dealer giant is positioning new ‘Rai’ chat agent at the center of its internal AI stack as regulators probe how far autonomous tools should go.
Rising expenses, AI fears and retirement doubts reshape investor behavior and advice needs.
New research shows healthcare costs driving retirees’ financial anxiety for 2026, urging advisors to expand retirement planning beyond savings alone.
Most investors wait for markets to “feel safe” before putting money to work—and that’s exactly when opportunity has passed. Discover why uncertainty isn’t a threat to your wealth, but the price of long-term returns.
RIA deal volume hits new high as aging advisors, PE capital and client demands fuel consolidation.
Firms expand footprints and partner rosters as advisors weigh scale, succession and support.
Career paths, next-gen equity options, and rich C-suite capabilities are just some must-haves for firms to compete in the expanding war for talent.
Investors pulled $150 million while executives claimed "no meaningful pressure."
The broker-dealer claims the surveillance entity is burning through money it never should have collected.
Erick M. Ruiz raised millions through merchant cash advance agreements promising 10% monthly returns before federal regulators stepped in.
The California firm invested $160 million in client money to close a deal that benefited itself.
Elsewhere, NorthRock Partners adds an Ameriprise team to cross the $11 billion AUM mark, while Elevation Point adds a Merrill Lynch team overseeing $900 million in assets.
Regulator outlines early use cases for autonomous AI tools, urges governance frameworks while it continues to shape guidance around emerging technology.
Also, a pair of multigenerational advisor teams from UBS have defected in quick succession, moving to RBC and Raymond James.
UBS has been working on the plan for months, but one industry executive admits he is 'still dubious about crypto and its true value.'
