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Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 14, 2026
Ex-Edward Jones advisor gets three-year prison sentence for stealing from widow

John S. Winslow, 57, was indicted just over a year ago for his scheme to steal from an elderly client.

By Bruce Kelly
Vestmark, Hamachi push AI further for advisor portfolio intelligence
FINTECH MAY 14, 2026
Vestmark, Hamachi push AI further for advisor portfolio intelligence

Hamachi's new model portfolio partnership and an industry-first solution from Vestmark join the growing wave of AI tools for wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Cetera's enterprise channel draws experienced Osaic duo in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2026
Advisor moves: Cetera's enterprise channel draws experienced Osaic duo in California

Meanwhile, LPL attracted a five-advisor team managing $380 million in Kansas, while a veteran with stripes from Morgan Stanley, UBS, and Fidelity has joined Prime Capital Financial.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty CEO teases 'Virtual Shirl' as RIA execs debate AI's workforce impact
TRANSFORMATION MAY 14, 2026
Dynasty CEO teases 'Virtual Shirl' as RIA execs debate AI's workforce impact

At Goldman Sachs’ RIA conference, Dynasty’s Shirl Penney said an AI clone trained on his emails and speeches could be the first of “hundreds of digital employees.”

By Andrew Cohen
Captrust adds $1.25B Pennsylvania firm in latest push into private wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2026
Captrust adds $1.25B Pennsylvania firm in latest push into private wealth

The top-ranked RIA by total AUM continues to scale its wealth management arm, bringing its Pennsylvania presence to five offices.

By Leo Almazora
WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case
EQUITIES MAY 14, 2026
WallStreetBets takes on the SEC — and makes a surprisingly sharp case

The Reddit trading community's formal comment letter against the proposal is drawing widespread attention across finance and tech circles.

By Leo Almazora
Frustrated former advisor launches AI-powered CRM with $8B RIA client
FINTECH MAY 14, 2026
Frustrated former advisor launches AI-powered CRM with $8B RIA client

Chicago Partners Wealth Advisors is helping shape the platform's product roadmap after switching from a legacy system.

By Steve Randall
Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2026
Stratos Wealth Holdings closes 11 acquisitions in push for advisory scale

RIA aggregator adds $4.8 billion in client assets across seven states as demand grows for alternatives to traditional succession models.

By Steve Randall
Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 14, 2026
Beyond wealth management: Why the future of advice is becoming more human

As technical expertise becomes increasingly commoditized, advisors who can integrate strategy, relationships, and specialized expertise into a cohesive client experience will define the next era of wealth management

By Jeffrey DeHaan, CFP®
Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
Shareholder sues FS KKR Capital board, alleges NAV and dividend cover-up

Shareholder targets FS KKR Capital's directors over alleged portfolio valuation and dividend missteps.

By Tez Romero
UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
UBS loses $1.2 million arbitration claim linked to variable annuities and margin

UBS has a history of costly litigation stemming from the sale of volatile investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
'We are monitoring the situation,' SEC says of private funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 13, 2026
'We are monitoring the situation,' SEC says of private funds

New director David Woodcock puts firms on notice over fees, conflicts, and liquidity risk as private credit shows signs of stress.

By Leo Almazora
Separating math from emotion key to a successful retirement, says JPMorgan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2026
Separating math from emotion key to a successful retirement, says JPMorgan

Advisors can help “separate the math from the emotion” when it comes to retirement, says JPMorgan’s Michael Conrath.

By James Rogers
Nitrogen launches Legacy Center to close generational wealth transfer gap
FINTECH MAY 13, 2026
Nitrogen launches Legacy Center to close generational wealth transfer gap

New product gives advisors a structured way to introduce themselves to clients' heirs before assets change hands.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Two Merrill teams overseeing $1.4B combine at Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2026
Advisor moves: Two Merrill teams overseeing $1.4B combine at Wells Fargo

Osaic has also reeled in another LPL team in North Carolina, while Raymond James' FNBO program gains momentum with a $515 million duo in Kansas City, Missouri.

By Leo Almazora
Corient enters Oklahoma with $7.8B firm
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2026
Corient enters Oklahoma with $7.8B firm

The $222 billion mega-RIA's acquisition of Capital Advisors is the latest deal in its dual-track expansion strategy chasing domestic depth and international scale.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) savers keep contributing as fewer tap retirement loans, Bank of America finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2026
401(k) savers keep contributing as fewer tap retirement loans, Bank of America finds

Participant contributions edge higher in Q1 as borrowing declines and hardship withdrawals remain steady.

By Steve Randall
Alternatives aren’t a reinvention. They’re a test of discipline
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 13, 2026
Alternatives aren’t a reinvention. They’re a test of discipline

Access has improved. Expectations have not.

By Peter V. Disch, CFP®
eToro tops earnings estimates as commodities trading powers profit growth
FINTECH MAY 12, 2026
eToro tops earnings estimates as commodities trading powers profit growth

Retail investing platform beats forecasts as commodities offset weaker crypto trading.

By Steve Randall
Wealthspire’s Ground Control expands tax bench with RSL acquisition
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 12, 2026
Wealthspire’s Ground Control expands tax bench with RSL acquisition

Los Angeles firm adds 35 years of expertise serving real estate, entertainment and wealthy clients.

By Steve Randall