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Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2026
Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump

One firm controls 30% of options volume – and just lost this one

By Carleen Bongat
Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal

IRI, SIFMA, and MFA are requesting targeted clarifications on how annuities and alternative assets fit under the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary safe harbor.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic loses another key executive, this time the head of recruiting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2026
Osaic loses another key executive, this time the head of recruiting

Kristen Kimmell is leaving the company.

By Bruce Kelly
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2026
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach

The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet

Greg Abel's first major deal signals that Berkshire's acquisition machine is back – and housing is the opening move.

By Leo Almazora
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors

The firm's new retirement plan offering gives financial advisors direct access to workplace plan assets via self-directed brokerage accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Vermont shields vulnerable from coerced debt as nine states now have protections in place
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2026
Vermont shields vulnerable from coerced debt as nine states now have protections in place

New law halts creditors from pursuing debts accumulated through fraud, force, or intimidation against vulnerable people.

Managing taxes is no longer a seasonal exercise. It is central to portfolio construction
EXPERT ADVICE JUN 01, 2026
Managing taxes is no longer a seasonal exercise. It is central to portfolio construction

As advisors focus more on after-tax outcomes, tax efficiency is evolving from a year-end exercise into a year-round investment discipline.

By Tori Samuel 
 Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations
FINTECH MAY 29, 2026
Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations

Zocks has inked an exclusive partnership with mega-RIA Hightower, while Jump becomes the choice AI operating system for Equitable Advisors' field force.

By Leo Almazora
SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2026
SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies

The agency's proposal to rescind the contentious 2024 Biden-era mandate opens up a 60-day public comment period.

By Leo Almazora
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2026
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth

The Carmel, Indiana RIA grew nearly 150% in assets since severing ties with its first backer following a FINRA dispute.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise

Meanwhile, Raymond James' employee arm adds a defector from D.A. Davidson, and South Carolina-based RIA Ballast Rock Private Wealth recruits a new advisor.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan contests $4.25M order over LA advisor's Super Bowl spending
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2026
JPMorgan contests $4.25M order over LA advisor's Super Bowl spending

A FINRA arbitration panel sided with a former wealth manager fired over a $642 deli platter and a disputed client event.

By Leo Almazora
Evolve faster than change: The future belongs to the RIA and independent advisor
OPINION MAY 29, 2026
Evolve faster than change: The future belongs to the RIA and independent advisor

From disruptive AI to a looming advisor shortage and an impending migration of clients amid the Great Wealth Transfer, every headline of crisis hides an industry-defining opportunity.

By Salvatore Capizzi
Most 401(k) investors stay put in target date funds, but older ones are bailing
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2026
Most 401(k) investors stay put in target date funds, but older ones are bailing

New ICI research shows savers approaching retirement are most likely to ditch the glide path for a more personalized approach.

By Steve Randall
Record health costs are impacting financial security and not just for lower earners
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 29, 2026
Record health costs are impacting financial security and not just for lower earners

Research reveals the gap between the financially secure and insecure has widened since 2022.

By Steve Randall
Winning the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Client: What Actually Sets Top Advisors Apart
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 29, 2026
Winning the Ultra-High-Net-Worth Client: What Actually Sets Top Advisors Apart

Top advisors explore why trust, execution, and personalized white-glove service matter far beyond investment performance.

When the scoreboard never turns off
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 29, 2026
When the scoreboard never turns off

Most business owners have never seen their net worth fluctuate in real time. After a sale, that changes overnight and advisors need to be ready.

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
Advisor moves: Raymond James picks up $2.8B team of 24 while LPL, NewEdge expand advisor headcount
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2026
Advisor moves: Raymond James picks up $2.8B team of 24 while LPL, NewEdge expand advisor headcount

The largest move was the latest firm switch for a Commonwealth Financial Network team.

By Steve Randall
David Lerner Associates botches Reg BI compliance, SEC claims
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 28, 2026
David Lerner Associates botches Reg BI compliance, SEC claims

The Long Island-based firm, previously penalized by FINRA, is a longtime purveyor of alternative investments.

By Bruce Kelly