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Wealthtech in 2026: Tech choices set to separate ‘winners and losers’
TRANSFORMATION JAN 22, 2026
Wealthtech in 2026: Tech choices set to separate ‘winners and losers’

Research from F2 Strategy shows advisors sharply divided in how they deploy tech for alternatives, AI, custody

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Cetera acquires $1.9B Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners
RIA NEWS JAN 22, 2026
RIA moves: Cetera acquires $1.9B Darnall Sikes Wealth Partners

Also, Allworth expands with a $500 million-plus team in Texas, while two former colleagues find independence at Carson Group.

By Leo Almazora
RBC Insurance’s AI Playbook: How governance, agility and client focus are driving measurable results
TRANSFORMATION JAN 22, 2026
RBC Insurance’s AI Playbook: How governance, agility and client focus are driving measurable results

InvestmentNews speaks with digital chief Vik Luthra about how AI is transforming the industry.

By Steve Randall
FINRA complaint slams California firm for 'ruinous' trading in senior client's account
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 21, 2026
FINRA complaint slams California firm for 'ruinous' trading in senior client's account

Enforcement staff are calling for sanctions over failures to supervise thousands of trades leading to $2.9 million in costs and $1.2 million in realized losses.

By Leo Almazora
CogniCor CEO explains how AI can help advisors immediately boost profitability
TRANSFORMATION JAN 21, 2026
CogniCor CEO explains how AI can help advisors immediately boost profitability

There is no shortage of predictions as to how AI will benefit advisors in coming years. CogniCor founder and CEO Sindhu Joseph explains how AI can help wealth managers in 2026.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEC charges unregistered advisor with fraud over fake credentials, false AI trading claims
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 21, 2026
SEC charges unregistered advisor with fraud over fake credentials, false AI trading claims

He allegedly guaranteed no losses. His clients lost up to 89% of their money.

By Tez Romero
SEC fines advisors $150K for contracts contradicting their compliance manuals
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 21, 2026
SEC fines advisors $150K for contracts contradicting their compliance manuals

Their manuals claimed no violations. Their contracts said otherwise.

By Carleen Bongat
Delaware court kills pension fund's nine-year challenge to Moelis & Company control
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 21, 2026
Delaware court kills pension fund's nine-year challenge to Moelis & Company control

Nine-year delay dooms firefighters' attack on how Kenneth Moelis controls his investment bank.

By Carleen Bongat
DC Plans at inflection point: Natixis’ Liana Magner on how CITs are reshaping retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 21, 2026
DC Plans at inflection point: Natixis’ Liana Magner on how CITs are reshaping retirement

From CIT access in 403(b) plans to alternative investments and tougher fiduciary expectations, retirement head sees a true inflection point for DC plans.

By Steve Randall
Choreo buys $1.3B Pennsylvania RIAs, Ascentis unifies $2B advisory businesses
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2026
Choreo buys $1.3B Pennsylvania RIAs, Ascentis unifies $2B advisory businesses

Wealth management business focus on models for growth in competitive advisory market.

By Steve Randall
RBC nabs $770 million UBS team in Syracuse
WIREHOUSES JAN 20, 2026
RBC nabs $770 million UBS team in Syracuse

Seven-person advisory group brings more than a century of combined experience and a holistic planning focus.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic prevails in massive investor lawsuit involving ex-broker facing FINRA inquiry
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 20, 2026
Osaic prevails in massive investor lawsuit involving ex-broker facing FINRA inquiry

Investors who made the claim against Triad - and lost - were seeking as much as $34 million in damages.

By Bruce Kelly
Staying Disciplined When Markets Get Loud
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 20, 2026
Staying Disciplined When Markets Get Loud

When markets get loud, discipline- not predictions, makes the difference. Darnel Berntz shares how probability, planning, and process help investors stay on course through volatility.

By Darnel Bentz 
Developing the next generation of advisors from within
OPINION JAN 20, 2026
Developing the next generation of advisors from within

Beyond building a recruitment pipeline, firms have to set rigorous standards and structured mentorship systems to create real continuity in talent.

By Phillip Hamman
Modern Wealth adds $300M Rochester team in continued East Coast push
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2026
Modern Wealth adds $300M Rochester team in continued East Coast push

The newest four-advisor practice to join in New York adds bench strength in financial and tax planning for pre-retirees and retired clients.

By Leo Almazora
Court upholds permanent bans for broker-dealer in SEC shell fraud case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 20, 2026
Court upholds permanent bans for broker-dealer in SEC shell fraud case

Nineteen shell companies, false FINRA filings, and one costly mistake. Here's what went wrong.

By Carleen Bongat
Merit, Prime Capital make 2026 dealmaking debuts
RIA NEWS JAN 20, 2026
Merit, Prime Capital make 2026 dealmaking debuts

Merit Financial Advisors and Prime Capital Financial are each leaning further into tax planning and strategy with their latest partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
New York takes a step closer to becoming a city where financial markets never sleep
EQUITIES JAN 20, 2026
New York takes a step closer to becoming a city where financial markets never sleep

New blockchain-based venue promises 24/7 equity trading, faster settlement and new liquidity dynamics.

By Steve Randall
AI powering DIY investing: Webull CEO Anthony Denier on the rise of the trading co-pilot
TRANSFORMATION JAN 20, 2026
AI powering DIY investing: Webull CEO Anthony Denier on the rise of the trading co-pilot

How artificial intelligence is reshaping research, risk management, and execution for everyday investors.

By Steve Randall
Winning the Next Generation of Wealth Clients
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 20, 2026
Winning the Next Generation of Wealth Clients

Top advisors, Stan Gregor, CEO of Summit Financial LLC, and Todd Bryant, Founding Partner of Signature Wealth Partners, share proven strategies for legacy planning, family trust, and next-gen engagement.