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SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd

Survey data highlight shifting expectations for digital access, human guidance and intergenerational planning across both advised and self-directed channels.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2026
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation

Seismic’s Kerry Ryan walks us through a new report that finds strong AI momentum but persistent gaps in personalization, data integration.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, FiNet all announce new recruits
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, FiNet all announce new recruits

The recruiting race continues unabated as firms add teams and assets across the US.

By Steve Randall
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Predictions market firm Kalshi faces criminal charges in Arizona

State filing outlines 20 misdemeanor counts tied to alleged illegal betting markets.

By Steve Randall
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Texas court tosses Biden-era DOL fiduciary rule, handing win to industry groups

Ruling vacates Labor Department’s 2024 fiduciary package and related exemptions, keeping existing Reg BI and state best-interest standards in place.

By Leo Almazora
Why investment-only advice is no longer enough for high-net-worth families
OPINION MAR 17, 2026
Why investment-only advice is no longer enough for high-net-worth families

Advisors to affluent households must reconcile evolving tax rules, family dynamics, and business realities into a cohesive multigenerational strategy.

By Heather Zack
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 17, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer Is a Defining Moment for RIAs

Rob Howland explains why the Great Wealth Transfer will reward RIAs who listen, educate, and guide families through complexity - not those who simply chase more assets.

By Rob Howland
Fintech bytes: iCapital integrates annuity, insurance pipelines with Hexure deal
FINTECH MAR 17, 2026
Fintech bytes: iCapital integrates annuity, insurance pipelines with Hexure deal

Elsewhere, Nitrogen claims a wealth tech first with AI governance certification, while Intellebox.ai forges a strategic partnership with a leading macro investment research provider.

By Leo Almazora
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
Top securities attorney - and Pam Bondi’s brother - at center of questions from Democrats about DOJ cases

Democrats are asking whether the Attorney General properly recused herself from cases involving clients of her brother, Brad Bondi.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Waverly extends Pacific Northwest push with McBride Financial Advisors
RIA NEWS MAR 17, 2026
RIA moves: Waverly extends Pacific Northwest push with McBride Financial Advisors

Meanwhile, Carson added an independent office in New York led by a mother-son duo, and Maridea gets a second location in Phoenix.

By Leo Almazora
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 17, 2026
SEC proposal on ‘small’ RIAs draws support from planning groups

Planning organizations including CFP Board and the FPA support updating the SEC’s small-entity yardstick while pressing for an employee-based standard.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust hires former auction house chief to lead advisor relationships
ALTERNATIVES MAR 17, 2026
Northern Trust hires former auction house chief to lead advisor relationships

Alyssa Quinlan's 25-year professional and leadership record includes a blend of fine art credentials and Wall Street training at JPMorgan Chase and Citi.

By Leo Almazora
Don't squander those tax refunds! Advisors offer tips for clients getting cash back from Uncle Sam
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Don't squander those tax refunds! Advisors offer tips for clients getting cash back from Uncle Sam

Wealth managers tell their clients to use their tax refunds to benefit their overall financial plan, not as a lottery windfall.

By Gregg Greenberg
Banks brace for client shift to non-bank rivals as AI skills gap widens, report reveals
WIREHOUSES MAR 17, 2026
Banks brace for client shift to non-bank rivals as AI skills gap widens, report reveals

Survey finds demand for real-time services and innovation outpaces banks’ technology investment.

By Steve Randall
Superhero or Kryptonite? The two sides of AI in financial services customer experience
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2026
Superhero or Kryptonite? The two sides of AI in financial services customer experience

Firms believe AI will benefit customers – and that may be true - but the technology is one of the things people fear most.

By Steve Randall
Legal: Scilex accuses BNY Mellon of enabling $100M stock loan fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
Legal: Scilex accuses BNY Mellon of enabling $100M stock loan fraud

Over 85 million pledged shares allegedly sold through an unauthorized account at the bank

By Tez Romero
SEC enforcement director resigns after just six months in the role
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
SEC enforcement director resigns after just six months in the role

Judge Margaret “Meg” Ryan has been acting head of the SEC’s enforcement division since Sept. 2, 2025.

By James Rogers
SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner
COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
SEC wants more ‘realistic’ view of small advisory firms by redefining them, says commissioner

“The definition is so out of date,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce told InvestmentNews.

By James Rogers
Lead broker-dealer of Inspired Healthcare deals ordered to turn over documents
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
Lead broker-dealer of Inspired Healthcare deals ordered to turn over documents

Emerson Equity “was substantively involved” with Inspired Healthcare and the operation of its business and fundraising, according to a court filing.

By Bruce Kelly