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The return of human touch in a digital age
OPINION JAN 09, 2026
The return of human touch in a digital age

As fintech giants move from digital into brick-and-mortar spaces, the wealth industry is reaffirming that in a world of automation, trust still lives across the table

By Dani Fava
Tribute to Andy Burt
OPINION JAN 09, 2026
Tribute to Andy Burt

The former managing editor of InvestmentNews was the epitome of decency and integrity.

By James Burton
Court dismisses father-son's constitutional challenge to SEC industry ban
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
Court dismisses father-son's constitutional challenge to SEC industry ban

They paid $25K to settle fraud charges. Now the SEC wants them banned from the industry entirely.

By Matthew Sellers
SEC targets disclosure failures tied to paid advisor ratings, awards
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
SEC targets disclosure failures tied to paid advisor ratings, awards

Sources tell InvestmentNews the SEC is sharpening its focus on how RIAs disclose payments connected to third-party ratings, warning that omissions can be misleading.

By Andrew Cohen
SEC moves to redefine ‘small’ for advisory firms with $1B AUM line
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 09, 2026
SEC moves to redefine ‘small’ for advisory firms with $1B AUM line

Move would sweep many more RIAs and funds into the “small entity” bucket, potentially reshaping how the federal securities regulator designs new rules.

By Leo Almazora
AI analyzed thousands of advisor-client conversations, here’s what it reveals
FINTECH JAN 09, 2026
AI analyzed thousands of advisor-client conversations, here’s what it reveals

Report finds advisor effectiveness hinges on sentiment, not just strategy.

By Steve Randall
Gen Z believes their best chance of retirement means working two jobs, cutting spending
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2026
Gen Z believes their best chance of retirement means working two jobs, cutting spending

Financial strain is reshaping Gen Z’s health, careers and retirement outlook, survey shows.

By Steve Randall
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 08, 2026
'So be it': California billionaire tax a non-issue for Jensen Huang

The Nvidia chief’s support for a one-time levy puts him at odds with fellow tech moguls, some of whom are reportedly exiting the state.

By Leo Almazora
M&A is reshaping advisor expectations—and LPL’s playbook
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2026
M&A is reshaping advisor expectations—and LPL’s playbook

LPL Financial's Jared Fingeret sees a gap in the market for smaller advisors seeking minority investments and capital for growth, and the firm is positioning to fill it.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Using AI carries specific risks for financial advice firms, warns Merrill
WIREHOUSES JAN 08, 2026
Using AI carries specific risks for financial advice firms, warns Merrill

AI tools are highly complex and may be flawed, hallucinate and reflect biases, according to Merrill.

By Bruce Kelly
Challenging 60/40 and hype-driven themes
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 08, 2026
Challenging 60/40 and hype-driven themes

A veteran adviser pushes back on default portfolio rules and buzz-fueled bets.

By Rob Howland
Advisor moves: RBC reels in $646M veteran-led team in Florida
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 08, 2026
Advisor moves: RBC reels in $646M veteran-led team in Florida

Also, a Rhode Island-based UBS team hops to another wirehouse, and another LPL veteran has defected to Cetera in Connecticut.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses investment banker of feeding $41M healthcare insider trading ring
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JAN 08, 2026
SEC accuses investment banker of feeding $41M healthcare insider trading ring

The alleged scheme involved fake press releases and doctors impersonated via spoofed emails.

By Tez Romero
Eyeing bankruptcies, some clients bail on BDCs, private credit
ALTERNATIVES JAN 08, 2026
Eyeing bankruptcies, some clients bail on BDCs, private credit

Declining distribution rates at some BDCs didn’t help either.

By Bruce Kelly
Cerity announces its second merger of the week, Savant expands in Tennessee
RIA NEWS JAN 07, 2026
Cerity announces its second merger of the week, Savant expands in Tennessee

Strong dealmaking landscape in the wealth management space begins 2026 unabated.

By Steve Randall
Wyoming taps Franklin Templeton for first ever state-issued stable token
FINTECH JAN 07, 2026
Wyoming taps Franklin Templeton for first ever state-issued stable token

New token backed by Treasuries tests whether public oversight can reshape the stablecoin market.

By Steve Randall
Retirement savers open to private markets and AI with advisor partnership essential
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 07, 2026
Retirement savers open to private markets and AI with advisor partnership essential

DC plan participants show strong interest in alternatives and tech but want human guidance.

By Steve Randall
$1.8B Merrill team hops to Wells Fargo's FiNet
WIREHOUSES JAN 07, 2026
$1.8B Merrill team hops to Wells Fargo's FiNet

The move adds an 11-person ensemble to Wells Fargo’s independent network in Long Island as it continues to court elite advisory teams.

By Leo Almazora
Anthropic reportedly lining up $10B financing as AI funding race accelerates
FINTECH JAN 07, 2026
Anthropic reportedly lining up $10B financing as AI funding race accelerates

Underwritten by a $350 billion valuation, the potential fresh backing from GIC and Coatue would add to pre-existing commitments from Microsoft and Nvidia to invest in the startup.

By Leo Almazora
Why a purpose-driven practice has become a durable advantage in wealth management
EXPERT ADVICE JAN 07, 2026
Why a purpose-driven practice has become a durable advantage in wealth management

At a moment when confidence in institutions is fragile, wealth advisors who lead with a clear purpose—and live it consistently—are finding that trust still compounds.

By David Pickler