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Alaris Acquisitions CEO: AI-driven staff reductions could boost RIA valuations
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUL 28, 2025
Alaris Acquisitions CEO: AI-driven staff reductions could boost RIA valuations

CEO Allen Darby sees a coming shift in M&A dynamics as AI eliminates clerical roles at RIAs, leaving buyers and sellers to negotiate who benefits from the added margin.

By Andrew Cohen
Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Private equity in 401(k)s is 'inevitable,' says Meketa Capital CEO

Michael Bell explains how the PE push in retirement plans will benefit investors, why warnings around risks may be overplayed, and what it will take to get plan fiduciaries comfortable with private investments.

By Leo Almazora
IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
IRA rollovers from DC plans to hit $1.15T by 2030, LIMRA says

Research highlights the dominant role of workplace retirement plans and breaks down the major factors dictating workers' IRA rollover decisions.

By Leo Almazora
GReminders unveils autonomous AI assistant for financial advisors
FINTECH JUL 28, 2025
GReminders unveils autonomous AI assistant for financial advisors

The wealth tech firm is rolling out its "Do Anything" assistant as leaders and strategists tout the next evolution of artificial intelligence.

By Leo Almazora
Court strikes down SEC CAT funding plan, puts broker-dealer costs under fire
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2025
Court strikes down SEC CAT funding plan, puts broker-dealer costs under fire

Appeals court overturns SEC’s CAT funding plan, broker-dealers face new uncertainty.

By Matthew Sellers
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 28, 2025
FINRA fines second broker-dealer over misleading communication with clients about crypto

TradeStation Securities' communications violated industry rules, including falling short on describing the risks involved in investing in volatile crypto assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Osaic welcomes Valic veteran in Arizona, Janney hails $3.3B recruiting haul
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 28, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic welcomes Valic veteran in Arizona, Janney hails $3.3B recruiting haul

Meanwhile, a father-son pair of advisors and ex-marines from ex-Edward Jones gives Kingsview its newest location in Arkansas.

By Leo Almazora
Hulk Hogan’s $25M estate at stake with widow poised to claim 30% spousal share
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 28, 2025
Hulk Hogan’s $25M estate at stake with widow poised to claim 30% spousal share

Depending on the state of his will or trust, the former wrestling icon's assets could also face claims from creditors and his estranged daughter.

By Leo Almazora
Why more Americans are raiding their retirement savings for emergencies
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Why more Americans are raiding their retirement savings for emergencies

New Vanguard and FINRA data show Americans increasingly vulnerable to financial shocks, with hardship withdrawals and cash-outs reaching a new high.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement plans in flux: Why more Americans are reconsidering their exit timeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2025
Retirement plans in flux: Why more Americans are reconsidering their exit timeline

Many people have already continued working past their planned retirement date

By Steve Randall
Married retirees could be in for an $18,100 Social Security cut by 2032, CRFB says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2025
Married retirees could be in for an $18,100 Social Security cut by 2032, CRFB says

A new analysis finds long-running fiscal woes coupled with impacts from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act stand to erode the major pillar for retirement income planning.

By Leo Almazora
SEC bars New Jersey advisor after $9.9M fraud against Gold Star families
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2025
SEC bars New Jersey advisor after $9.9M fraud against Gold Star families

Caz Craffy, whom the Department of Justice hit with a 12-year prison term last year for defrauding grieving military families, has been officially exiled from the securities agency.

By Leo Almazora
Navigating the great wealth transfer: Are advisors ready for both waves?
OPINION JUL 25, 2025
Navigating the great wealth transfer: Are advisors ready for both waves?

After years or decades spent building deep relationships with clients, experienced advisors' attention and intention must turn toward their spouses, children, and future generations.

By David Karr
UBS Financial loses another investor lawsuit involving Tesla stock
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2025
UBS Financial loses another investor lawsuit involving Tesla stock

The customer's UBS financial advisor allegedly mishandled an options strategy called a collar, according to the client's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Trump's one big beautiful bill reshapes charitable giving for donors and advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2025
Trump's one big beautiful bill reshapes charitable giving for donors and advisors

An expansion to a 2017 TCJA provision, a permanent increase to the standard deduction, and additional incentives for non-itemizers add new twists to the donate-or-wait decision.

By Leo Almazora
Jackson, Nationwide expand advisor-focused offerings amid shifting distribution landscape
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2025
Jackson, Nationwide expand advisor-focused offerings amid shifting distribution landscape

The insurance and annuity giants' latest updates for financial professionals underscore the growing importance of third-party distributors.

By Leo Almazora
Money funds take major leap in tokenization deal, JPMorgan says
ALTERNATIVES JUL 25, 2025
Money funds take major leap in tokenization deal, JPMorgan says

The tie-up between Goldman Sachs and BNY will help money funds hold their own against the rise of stablecoins while unlocking other uses, according to strategists.

By Bloomberg
Trump says not necessary to fire Powell after getting Fed tour
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 25, 2025
Trump says not necessary to fire Powell after getting Fed tour

‘To do that is a big move, and I just don’t think it’s necessary,’ Trump says.

By Bloomberg
Vanilla locks in US patent for estate planning tech, strengthening advisor reach
FINTECH JUL 24, 2025
Vanilla locks in US patent for estate planning tech, strengthening advisor reach

The wealth tech platform says its newly secured patent represents crucial advances in digitizing outdated manual processes.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth managers weigh in on Trump's potential order to open 401(k) plans to alternatives
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2025
Wealth managers weigh in on Trump's potential order to open 401(k) plans to alternatives

Financial advisors offer their thoughts on the President's widely anticipated executive order to open retirement accounts to private market assets.

By Gregg Greenberg