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New York eyes pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes as budget pressure mounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 20, 2026
New York eyes pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes as budget pressure mounts

A proposed annual surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more has united the governor and mayor, while leaving real-estate lobbyists largely on their own to fight back.

By Leo Almazora
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2026
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show

The number of sub-$2 billion RIAs getting minority capital nearly tripled in 2025, a trend that has already accelerated in the first quarter of 2026.

By Leo Almazora
Mackenzie taps OneVest to power next phase of advisor and client digital overhaul
FINTECH APR 20, 2026
Mackenzie taps OneVest to power next phase of advisor and client digital overhaul

Asset manager rolls out new portals and infrastructure aimed at reducing friction and boosting scale.

By Steve Randall
Pension surplus era reshapes strategy as corporate plans rethink risk and returns
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 20, 2026
Pension surplus era reshapes strategy as corporate plans rethink risk and returns

BlackRock report highlights shifting priorities as plans rethink risk, returns, and surplus use.

By Steve Randall
Stop Calling It Holistic: Why Financial Advice Needs a Reality Check
EXPERT ADVICE APR 20, 2026
Stop Calling It Holistic: Why Financial Advice Needs a Reality Check

What we call “holistic planning” often creates the illusion of certainty. The reality is far less connected and far less adaptable

By Matthew Klein, CPWA®
Sanctuary Wealth adds $800M Merrill team with Soteris Private Wealth launch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) APR 19, 2026
Sanctuary Wealth adds $800M Merrill team with Soteris Private Wealth launch

Breakaway advisors cite independence, ownership and broader capabilities as key drivers.

By Steve Randall
Ex-broker at center of alleged church rip off scam, New York charges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
Ex-broker at center of alleged church rip off scam, New York charges

Olof Olsson, a former broker with Aegis Capital Corp., allegedly stole $3.8 million from the Swedish Church of New York.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor Moves: Raymond James nabs Beverly Hills advisor from Morgan Stanley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 17, 2026
Advisor Moves: Raymond James nabs Beverly Hills advisor from Morgan Stanley

“The right environment can elevate the impact I'm able to have on my clients,” said financial advisor Thomas K. Sutter.

By James Rogers
Class action accuses EB-5 fund operator of unlawful broker-dealer activity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
Class action accuses EB-5 fund operator of unlawful broker-dealer activity

When the schools collapsed, investors lost both their capital and immigration hopes

By Tez Romero
Bipartisan retirement reform should now address investment access
OPINION APR 17, 2026
Bipartisan retirement reform should now address investment access

Even after the progress made from SECURE 1.0 and 2.0 legislation, the landscape of retirement plans – particularly around collective investment trusts, 401(k)s, and 403(b) plans – remains lopsided.

By Pinar Çebi Wilber
The Great Wealth Transfer: How Advisors Are Engaging Families, Heirs, and Tax Experts
EXPERT ADVICE APR 17, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer: How Advisors Are Engaging Families, Heirs, and Tax Experts

Hear top advisors share practical ways to engage heirs early and support smoother multi-generation wealth planning.

Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate
EQUITIES APR 17, 2026
Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate

Rising dominance of passive investing is pushing growth companies into private markets and reshaping the future of public equities.

By Steve Randall
SEC charges day trader with running $43 million Ponzi-like scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
SEC charges day trader with running $43 million Ponzi-like scheme

He promised up to 40% returns. The SEC says he never had a single profitable year.

By Tez Romero
Trader sues Schwab, TD Ameritrade for allegedly fabricating, erasing trades
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
Trader sues Schwab, TD Ameritrade for allegedly fabricating, erasing trades

Three trades appeared, then vanished without a trace. Now comes a $40M lawsuit

By Tez Romero
Osaic taps Nabedrick to steer next phase of advisor tech strategy
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2026
Osaic taps Nabedrick to steer next phase of advisor tech strategy

Firm hires senior VP to drive digital roadmap, boost efficiency, and scale advisor tools.

By Steve Randall
Time has not changed Nick Schorsch
OPINION APR 16, 2026
Time has not changed Nick Schorsch

A new magazine profile of the former nontraded REIT czar focuses on Schorsch’s buying binge of restaurants in Rhode Island.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams

Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement expands its Dallas footprint with a $268 million RIA, and Integrated Partners launches a virtual family office practice targeting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group

“This advances Corient’s plans to become one of the world’s leading wealth managers and multi-family offices,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Corient CEO.

By James Rogers
Wealth.com raises $65M Series B as AI adoption accelerates across firms
FINTECH APR 16, 2026
Wealth.com raises $65M Series B as AI adoption accelerates across firms

The oversubscribed round drew backing from new investors including Dynasty Financial Partners, as well as continued support from Schwab and Google's venture arm.

By Leo Almazora
High-tech, high-touch: Why the future of advice still hinges on human connection
EXPERT ADVICE APR 16, 2026
High-tech, high-touch: Why the future of advice still hinges on human connection

Technology is transforming advice, but its greatest value lies in freeing advisors to do what algorithms cannot: guide, reassure, and connect.

By David Pickler