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Altruist expands Hazel AI platform with real-time custodial integration
FINTECH NOV 18, 2025
Altruist expands Hazel AI platform with real-time custodial integration

Following a new custodial partnership and ongoing AI-led strategy, the platform's latest industry-leading update brings live account information into advisor conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Beyond returns: The threat and opportunity of long-term care
OPINION NOV 18, 2025
Beyond returns: The threat and opportunity of long-term care

Protecting against the near-certainty of deteriorating health, along with risks of family infighting and portfolio drawdowns, can help advisors create more resilient plans.

Flourish forges cash management partnership with mega-RIA Mariner
FINTECH NOV 18, 2025
Flourish forges cash management partnership with mega-RIA Mariner

Strategic alliance brings held-away cash management capabilities to advisors working with ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Rejiggered business development companies trading at steep discounts
ALTERNATIVES NOV 18, 2025
Rejiggered business development companies trading at steep discounts

"In general, it's a tough time to be a BDC right now," one senior industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Cresset draws $1.8B UHNW team from Goldman Sachs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2025
Advisor moves: Cresset draws $1.8B UHNW team from Goldman Sachs

An advisor trio has also splintered off from Raymond James to another firm in Florida, while Janney adds $800 million in assets with a double addition.

By Leo Almazora
One platform to rule them all?
FINTECH NOV 18, 2025
One platform to rule them all?

Advyzon's Kevin Hughes explains why he believes the era of five-screen tech stacks is over.

RIA moves: Beacon Pointe's female-led partnership streak continues with $1.2B Hemington Wealth Management
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2025
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe's female-led partnership streak continues with $1.2B Hemington Wealth Management

Carson Group also added another $1.45 billion team in Ohio, while Utah-based Diversify further extend its reach in Boston.

By Leo Almazora
SEC 2026 regulatory focus: Fiduciary duty, private credit, fintech and more
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 18, 2025
SEC 2026 regulatory focus: Fiduciary duty, private credit, fintech and more

The federal regulator's exam priorities highlight risks for broker-dealers and investment advisers, with an emphasis on complex products and private credit.

By Leo Almazora
OSAM’s Chris Loveless: Advisor demand surges as tax-managed personalization becomes a market-must
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2025
OSAM’s Chris Loveless: Advisor demand surges as tax-managed personalization becomes a market-must

The O’Shaughnessy Asset Management president told InvestmentNews that volatility is fueling — not slowing — advisor adoption of personalized, tax-managed portfolios, as after-tax returns and transition support become defining competitive advantages.

By Andy Burt
Americans face the reality of a 40-year retirement with most not ready, says new study
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2025
Americans face the reality of a 40-year retirement with most not ready, says new study

New longevity data reveals rising stress, earlier retirements, and widening generational divides

By Steve Randall
Advisors race to reinvent as new retirement pressures reshape the consulting playbook
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2025
Advisors race to reinvent as new retirement pressures reshape the consulting playbook

Consultants expand services, embrace tech and pursue new markets to stay ahead of client needs.

By Steve Randall
Wells Fargo nabs $3B Merrill team in latest West Coast move
WIREHOUSES NOV 17, 2025
Wells Fargo nabs $3B Merrill team in latest West Coast move

The Munster Freeman Group has joined the wirehouse in California, following another billion-dollar team's departure from Merrill Lynch last month.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2025
RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition

Also, The Mather Group adds a $300M West Coast RIA, while Arkadios Capital supports a $700M Commonwealth team's break from LPL.

By Leo Almazora
General revenue fix for Social Security shortfall risks US 'debt spiral,' CRFB warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2025
General revenue fix for Social Security shortfall risks US 'debt spiral,' CRFB warns

Proposals to borrow for Social Security benefits could trigger higher interest rates across Treasury and mortgage markets, while dismantling longstanding budget safeguards.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty RIA Intellectus Partners spins out agentic AI platform, appoints CEO
FINTECH NOV 17, 2025
Dynasty RIA Intellectus Partners spins out agentic AI platform, appoints CEO

Newly independent Intellebox.ai aims to unify client engagement, workflow automation, and compliance for advisory firms through artificial intelligence.

By Leo Almazora
MS&AD to acquire 18% stake in Barings from MassMutual for $1.44B
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 17, 2025
MS&AD to acquire 18% stake in Barings from MassMutual for $1.44B

Deal strengthens ties between the insurers and supports long-term growth strategy.

Grid creep at Wells Fargo?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 17, 2025
Grid creep at Wells Fargo?

'Tis the season for wirehouses to roll out pay plans, known as grids, and sing their praises to tens of thousands of employee financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS breakaways launch new independent national RIA with offices on both coasts
WIREHOUSES NOV 17, 2025
UBS breakaways launch new independent national RIA with offices on both coasts

Former $6B managing directors Cleary and Devine's two-decade partnership drives 71 West Capital Partners.

By Steve Randall
Fintechs should look to this untapped talent pool for candidates, says Farther's Genser
FINTECH NOV 17, 2025
Fintechs should look to this untapped talent pool for candidates, says Farther's Genser

Co-founder and CTO talks about discipline, mission, and the future of high-stakes tech.

By Steve Randall
Former Long Island advisors convicted in $10 million fraud targeting elderly, disabled clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE NOV 14, 2025
Former Long Island advisors convicted in $10 million fraud targeting elderly, disabled clients

Twin brothers Adam and Daniel Kaplan exploited client trust, falsified documents, and continued to target victims even after being fired, according to the Justice Department.

By Leo Almazora