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American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2026
American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal

The group backs short transaction delays and emergency‑contact options but warns against broad data collection and long holds that could lock seniors out of accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners expands to Florida with Cyndeo Wealth deal
RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2026
Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners expands to Florida with Cyndeo Wealth deal

Rise's fourth non-control minority staking deal puts it alongside Dynasty Financial Partners as a strategic partner in the $3.1-billion RIA's continued growth.

By Leo Almazora
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”

If prospects see you as “that Roth IRA guy,” it’s time to change your approach. Learn how Todd Bryant, CFP®, wins clients by simply showing up where he truly belongs.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall

Record employer contributions and wider auto-enrolment signal stronger workplace retirement support.

By Steve Randall
Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds

Rising prices and limited coverage are widening the affordability gap for retirees needing care.

By Steve Randall
Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2026
Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition

Deal strengthens retirement plan expertise and expands national reach for fast-growing wealth firm.

By Steve Randall
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 12, 2026
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions

The change is in response to member concerns about reporting certain overnight activity.

By James Rogers
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs two UBS teams overseeing $1.8B as FiNet marks historic recruiting run
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs two UBS teams overseeing $1.8B as FiNet marks historic recruiting run

LPL has also welcomed a veteran advisor pair managing $600M from D.A. Davidson as Raymond James' employee advisor division makes new hires in Texas and Massachusetts.

By Leo Almazora
Brokerage industry remains hooked on high-priced product
OPINION MAR 12, 2026
Brokerage industry remains hooked on high-priced product

Despite move to charging fees over commissions, broker-dealers and advisors still love to push expensive investments.

By Bruce Kelly
DPL rolls out new Annuity Review tool for fee-based RIAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2026
DPL rolls out new Annuity Review tool for fee-based RIAs

After piloting with select partner firms, the commission-free annuity platform's latest module has seen nearly $1 billion in annuity assets uploaded since its late-2025 soft launch.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan turn cautious on private credit as redemptions surge
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2026
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan turn cautious on private credit as redemptions surge

North Haven fund limits quarterly repurchases as banks cut leverage and mark down software loans

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group welcomes ex-LPL advisors to add 41st wholly owned office
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2026
Carson Group welcomes ex-LPL advisors to add 41st wholly owned office

Nebraska-based Furstenau Financial is the latest fully owned location to join the $57 billion-plus RIA's network, which includes more than 50 Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2026
Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition

New research shows neobanks gaining customers faster while legacy brands hold affluent segments.

By Steve Randall
Can't we just be friends? SEC, CFTC signal end to long-running turf battle
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 11, 2026
Can't we just be friends? SEC, CFTC signal end to long-running turf battle

Historic pact aims to cut overlap, improve oversight clarity and support responsible financial innovation.

By Steve Randall
Ex-broker, political leader, fined for sales of First Liberty Ponzi
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 11, 2026
Ex-broker, political leader, fined for sales of First Liberty Ponzi

The Securities and Exchange Commission last summer filed charges against Georgia-based First Liberty Building & Loan.

By Bruce Kelly
Legal: Court slaps advisor with $765K for raiding client list on his way out
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 11, 2026
Legal: Court slaps advisor with $765K for raiding client list on his way out

His wife and mother-in-law helped mail the cards while his boss was in Europe.

By Carleen Bongat
AI moves from novelty to backbone as advisors reshape their fintech stacks
FINTECH MAR 11, 2026
AI moves from novelty to backbone as advisors reshape their fintech stacks

New T3 survey finds notetaking and generative AI going mainstream as advisors weigh suites against stacks and planning modules gain ground.

By Leo Almazora
Democrats float income tax cuts for millions in the middle class
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 11, 2026
Democrats float income tax cuts for millions in the middle class

New center-left proposals would widen the standard deduction, raise top rates to offset federal revenue losses, and force advisors to revisit tax-planning strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Jackson: Gen X feels squeezed as advisors offer mixed responses on policy risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2026
Jackson: Gen X feels squeezed as advisors offer mixed responses on policy risk

Advisors encourage tax-conscious moves and downside protection more often in 2025, yet only about one-third discuss Medicaid or long-term care with clients.

By Leo Almazora
Concorde Investment Services emerges as one of the sellers of bankrupt Inspired Healthcare deals
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 10, 2026
Concorde Investment Services emerges as one of the sellers of bankrupt Inspired Healthcare deals

But the firm claims the deals it sold are sound and should be separated as the court proceeds.

By Bruce Kelly