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Citi turns up the heat on wealth bankers as it races to close the gap with rivals
WIREHOUSES APR 07, 2026
Citi turns up the heat on wealth bankers as it races to close the gap with rivals

In the most aggressive cases, the bank's new revenue targets would effectively double some bankers' required output from a year ago — which some insiders say is simply out of reach.

By Leo Almazora
OpenAI calls for taxing AI use to shore up fraying safety nets
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2026
OpenAI calls for taxing AI use to shore up fraying safety nets

If robots are taking jobs, the argument goes, they should pay into the system those jobs used to support — and CEO Sam Altman is now making that case to Washington.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower advances Signature Wealth arm with $3.2B super-ensemble in Massachusetts
RIA NEWS APR 07, 2026
Hightower advances Signature Wealth arm with $3.2B super-ensemble in Massachusetts

Lexington Wealth Management becomes the second external acquisition for HTSW, pushing the mega-RIA's W-2 advisory platform past $29 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management’s overlooked client base
FINTECH APR 07, 2026
Wealth management’s overlooked client base

As automation reduces operational drag, Pave Finance argues smaller accounts are shifting from burden to growth channel

By Manal Ali
Broker-dealers sue FINRA, claim enforcement powers violate the Constitution
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 07, 2026
Broker-dealers sue FINRA, claim enforcement powers violate the Constitution

The firms allege a single filing triggered a chain reaction that shut them out

By Tez Romero
FINRA hits J.P. Morgan, Ameriprise with penalties linked to supervision of sales of products
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 07, 2026
FINRA hits J.P. Morgan, Ameriprise with penalties linked to supervision of sales of products

The two firms are among the most prominent in the retail securities industry and financial advice market today.

By Bruce Kelly
When clients ask about private credit: How advisors can address common concerns with confidence
OPINION APR 07, 2026
When clients ask about private credit: How advisors can address common concerns with confidence

Discussions around systemic risks, unsettling headlines, and manager reputation – among other issues – can be an opportunity to remind high-net-worth clients about the importance of strategic diversification.

By Andrew Kelsen
Philanthropy belongs at the start of the plan, not the end
EXPERT ADVICE APR 07, 2026
Philanthropy belongs at the start of the plan, not the end

The most effective charitable strategies don’t begin with tax optimization. They begin with intent, and they are built into the financial plan from day one

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
The integration challenge that led Vitals AI to shut down
TRANSFORMATION APR 06, 2026
The integration challenge that led Vitals AI to shut down

Vitals AI, spun out of Csenge Advisory Group, is closing after running into the technical and financial burden of integrating with the fragmented advisor tech stack landscape.

By Andrew Cohen
Anthropic's Claude code leak: Should RIA firms and advisors be worried?
FINTECH APR 06, 2026
Anthropic's Claude code leak: Should RIA firms and advisors be worried?

No PII has reportedly been breached, but advisors and wealth tech execs say it should raise tough questions about data security and AI vendor risk management.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury taps BNY and Robinhood to run Trump Accounts for kids
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2026
Treasury taps BNY and Robinhood to run Trump Accounts for kids

With millions of children already enrolled ahead of a July 4 launch, the accounts will eventually be made portable to other custodians — opening a new competitive front for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Economists expect AI to lift growth, but not transform it — at least not yet
EQUITIES APR 06, 2026
Economists expect AI to lift growth, but not transform it — at least not yet

A sweeping new survey finds that experts across academia, industry and policy largely agree that artificial intelligence will reshape the economy — but disagree sharply about how much.

By Matthew Sellers
NY-based RIA A.G. Moran charged in alleged $138M fraud targeting elderly clients
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 06, 2026
NY-based RIA A.G. Moran charged in alleged $138M fraud targeting elderly clients

Owner and CEO Vincent Camarda pleaded guilty to securities fraud after allegedly funneling client money into a mining venture and his son's coffee shop – while pocketing the difference

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition

Deal expands the firm’s presence in Michigan and follows multi-billion-dollar additions in March.

By Steve Randall
Fintech bytes: Zocks rolls out MCP capability for general AI tools
FINTECH APR 02, 2026
Fintech bytes: Zocks rolls out MCP capability for general AI tools

eMoney's premium client portal is also getting a customization boost, while Capitalize unveils a new rollover platform for advisors eyeing the 401(k) space.

By Leo Almazora
SEC sues estate of Massachusetts advisor, firm over alleged $1.68M misappropriation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 02, 2026
SEC sues estate of Massachusetts advisor, firm over alleged $1.68M misappropriation

Complaint describes yearslong pattern of transfers allegedly diverted to personal and business expenses.

By Leo Almazora
Washington’s new millionaire tax: What advisors need to watch
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2026
Washington’s new millionaire tax: What advisors need to watch

New levy on seven‑figure incomes could reshape residency, compensation and planning conversations for the Pacific state’s wealthiest clients.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech startup Sekond wants to bolster advisors’ private markets arsenal with liquidity monitoring tool
ALTERNATIVES APR 02, 2026
Fintech startup Sekond wants to bolster advisors’ private markets arsenal with liquidity monitoring tool

“It’s trying to help advisors, empower them in that conversation with their clients,” said Rasmus Goksor, CEO of Sekond.

By James Rogers
Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS APR 02, 2026
Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets

Deals add scale, talent, and new markets as firms expand RIA and hybrid footprints.

By Steve Randall
SEC charges broker with insider trading tied to stolen laptop secrets
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 01, 2026
SEC charges broker with insider trading tied to stolen laptop secrets

A compliance officer, a mouse-jiggling device, and over $530K in alleged insider profits.

By Tez Romero