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People moves: Fee-only indie RIA Carnegie lifts Ben Connard to CIO role
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 11, 2026
People moves: Fee-only indie RIA Carnegie lifts Ben Connard to CIO role

Also, Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth scoops a new COO from Ashton Thomas, while Texas-based Willis Johnson Wealth names its next CEO as part of a multigenerational succession.

By Leo Almazora
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors
EQUITIES MAY 11, 2026
Kevin Warsh is expected to be confirmed as Fed Chair this week. This is what it means for advisors

Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh has been nominated by President Donald Trump to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair.

By James Rogers
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
GWG, Beneficient boss guilty of all charges in securities fraud trial

According to a federal charges Bradley Heppner, 60, received more than $150 million in payments through funneling money from GWG Holdings to a shell company.

By Bruce Kelly
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 11, 2026
Andrew Left heads to trial as short-selling faces a legal reckoning

The Citron Research founder faces securities fraud charges that could reshape how activist short sellers operate – and communicate.

By Leo Almazora
Franklin Templeton expands alts push with model portfolio launch on Corastone network
ALTERNATIVES MAY 11, 2026
Franklin Templeton expands alts push with model portfolio launch on Corastone network

The global asset manager and the self-styled private markets hyperscaler are making it easier for advisors to diversify portfolios at speed and at scale.

By Leo Almazora
AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals
ALTERNATIVES MAY 11, 2026
AI M&A surges as software captures nearly three-quarters of North American deals

S&P Global report shows AI transactions hit record levels, with software dominating investor interest.

By Steve Randall
Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 11, 2026
Durability over scale: What actually defines a great advisory firm

Growth may get the headlines, but in my experience, longevity is earned through structure, culture, and discipline

By Stan Gregor
Morningstar, Perplexity, and Plaid are reshaping how advisors research investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 08, 2026
Morningstar, Perplexity, and Plaid are reshaping how advisors research investments

New AI integrations, which also includes intelligence from Pitchbook, is pushing advisor-grade investment data directly into the tools financial professionals already use.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA remains under pressure
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2026
FINRA remains under pressure

Congressional hearings in March laid bare the severe doubts some lawmakers in Washington have about FINRA, the giant self-regulatory organization that oversees the securities industry.

By Bruce Kelly
Judge halts advisor device searches in Ameriprise case over LPL 'bulk upload tool'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2026
Judge halts advisor device searches in Ameriprise case over LPL 'bulk upload tool'

A federal judge will no longer require searches of advisors' personal devices in the recruiting dispute between Ameriprise and LPL Financial as the case moves to a FINRA arbitration hearing set for October.

By Andrew Cohen
States move to shut door on startup tax break expanded under Trump's OBBBA
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2026
States move to shut door on startup tax break expanded under Trump's OBBBA

A growing state revolt against the qualified small business stock exclusion – with Maine and Oregon joining the fray – has the potential to reshape tax planning for high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
As Trump Accounts near blastoff, questions around implementation continue to swirl
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2026
As Trump Accounts near blastoff, questions around implementation continue to swirl

With July 4 approaching fast and enrollment surging, advisors are being asked to guide clients through a program still taking shape.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouse watch: Wells Fargo debuts AI-powered advisor platform
WIREHOUSES MAY 08, 2026
Wirehouse watch: Wells Fargo debuts AI-powered advisor platform

Meanwhile, UBS has restructured its Florida leadership with a J.P. Morgan veteran, and the UBS advisor drain continues with RBC nabbing a $542 million Philadelphia-area team.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors might not understand their compensation models – and it’s costing them
OPINION MAY 08, 2026
Advisors might not understand their compensation models – and it’s costing them

Between "hide the ball" tactics in discussions with support platforms and a lack of transparency on ancillary service expenses, there's a lot standing in the way of real transparency.

By James Spinelli
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Ameriprise add teams overseeing nearly $285M in assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2026
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Ameriprise add teams overseeing nearly $285M in assets

FNBO-backed recruits and a Boca Raton succession deal highlight continued advisor movement.

By Steve Randall
Retirement shocks, caregiving burdens test Americans’ financial readiness: SOA survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 08, 2026
Retirement shocks, caregiving burdens test Americans’ financial readiness: SOA survey

Survey finds many pre-retirees face inflation strain and lack plans for future care needs.

By Steve Randall
AI can analyze data but it can’t replace trust, says MassMutual wealth chief
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2026
AI can analyze data but it can’t replace trust, says MassMutual wealth chief

The firm’s Vaughn Bowman talks to InvestmentNews about disconnect between what clients say and do.

By Steve Randall
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
New York's budget deal introduces new second-home tax targeting luxury market

A new pied-à-terre surcharge aims to raise $500 million a year from the city's wealthiest property owners

Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2026
Trump’s 10% global tariffs struck down by federal court in new blow to president’s policy

Judges ruled Thursday that the across-the-board import duties exceeded presidential authority under US law.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley survey finds founders balancing growth ambitions with tougher trade-offs
WIREHOUSES MAY 07, 2026
Morgan Stanley survey finds founders balancing growth ambitions with tougher trade-offs

Venture-backed founders cite liquidity pressures, AI demands and fundraising strain.

By Steve Randall