Kiernan Green

Kiernan Green is a Data Insights Report Writer and journalist at InvestmentNews, specializing in regulatory enforcement, Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rulemaking, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) compliance, and original data-driven research for financial advisors and wealth management professionals across the United States. His reporting covers SEC enforcement actions, proposed rule changes affecting broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (RIAs), and advisor compensation data — translating complex regulatory developments into actionable intelligence for financial services professionals. 

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Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM

A handful of U.S. states pay top advisor salaries despite limited assets, reshaping hiring and growth strategies

Personal financial advisors: These states and roles offer the highest pay
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2026
Personal financial advisors: These states and roles offer the highest pay

New data reveals stark state and role-based pay gaps, with New York setting the national benchmark.

Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs

The California DFPI restated existing annual filing and financial reporting obligations for California-registered investment advisors, regarding registration, financials and audits.

FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters

FINRA will discontinue its current practice of reviewing firms’ draft customer letters that use “negative consent” to effect bulk transfers