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SEC updates Regulation Crowdfunding interpretations, clarifying platform moves, disqualification and rolling limits
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 17, 2026
SEC updates Regulation Crowdfunding interpretations, clarifying platform moves, disqualification and rolling limits

The new interpretations address moving an offering between intermediary platforms; issuer eligibility where Exchange Act reporting has ended; how the 12 month crowdfunding offering cap is measured; and other definitions and filings.

By Kiernan Green
Legal: Shareholders accuse Ostin Technology of deepfake-driven $950M pump-and-dump scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 17, 2026
Legal: Shareholders accuse Ostin Technology of deepfake-driven $950M pump-and-dump scheme

Real advisor names, AI deepfake videos, and a 94% single-day crash — all allegedly connected.

By Tez Romero
Legal: Former advisor sues TIAA, alleges firm destroyed his career after disability request
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 17, 2026
Legal: Former advisor sues TIAA, alleges firm destroyed his career after disability request

He ranked in the top ten and accumulated nearly $900 million in assets. Then he asked for help — and lost his job.

By Tez Romero
RIA moves: MAI Capital strikes deal for West Virginia’s longest-running RIA
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
RIA moves: MAI Capital strikes deal for West Virginia’s longest-running RIA

Firm marks 20th acquisition in around two years and boost AUM to more than $73B.

By Steve Randall
The diversification mirage inside today’s indexes
FINTECH FEB 17, 2026
The diversification mirage inside today’s indexes

Peter Corey, chief market strategist at Pave, on hidden portfolio risk and the growing need for adaptive portfolio construction.

By Manal Ali
Fed wants to help banks regain mortgage business to benefit revenue, relationships
ALTERNATIVES FEB 16, 2026
Fed wants to help banks regain mortgage business to benefit revenue, relationships

Fed vice chair Bowman urges capital rule tweaks to draw lenders back, boost ties.

By Steve Randall
Generational practice management: Turning Gen X, Y, and Z prospects into loyal advocates
OPINION FEB 13, 2026
Generational practice management: Turning Gen X, Y, and Z prospects into loyal advocates

From clarity for Gen X to community for Millennials and digital-first support for Gen Z, advisors can turn diverse expectations into lasting loyalty and advocacy.

By Philip E. Caminiti
SEC bars ex-Wells Fargo advisor who stole millions for gambling, debts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC bars ex-Wells Fargo advisor who stole millions for gambling, debts

The order for a ban follows guilty plea to wire and investment adviser fraud, with more than $3 million taken from five clients in a multiyear scheme.

By Leo Almazora
Legal: Compliance chief pocketed $78,490 cherry-picking winning trades for himself
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Legal: Compliance chief pocketed $78,490 cherry-picking winning trades for himself

The person supposed to prevent fraud orchestrated it. Nobody was watching the watchdog.

By Carleen Bongat
After hiring Commonwealth advisors and LPL recruiters, what’s next for Kestra?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2026
After hiring Commonwealth advisors and LPL recruiters, what’s next for Kestra?

Against the backdrop of a successful recruiting effort last year, Kestra has been revamping its lineup of recruiters.

By Bruce Kelly
Legal: Court frees Signature Bank from liability in $33M crypto Ponzi scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Legal: Court frees Signature Bank from liability in $33M crypto Ponzi scheme

Money flowed to insiders, not crypto exchanges. Court says banks owe no duty to non-customers.

By Carleen Bongat
Legal: Investors sue ex-Goldman Sachs banker Bannon over alleged crypto fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Legal: Investors sue ex-Goldman Sachs banker Bannon over alleged crypto fraud

Frozen wallets, missing millions, and undisclosed insider fees fuel the allegations.

By Tez Romero
January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2026
January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group

Early 2027 estimate points to a 2.8% adjustment to Social Security benefits, which have lagged senior Americans' lived experience on Medicare premiums and uncovered health costs

By Leo Almazora
Echelon Partners: Billion-dollar RIA deals boomed in 2025
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2026
Echelon Partners: Billion-dollar RIA deals boomed in 2025

PE–backed platforms, serial acquirers, and a deeper buyer bench drove record a record 466 wealth management merger deals last year, according to the M&A consultancy firm's latest tally.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

By Kiernan Green
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

By Kiernan Green
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs

The California DFPI restated existing annual filing and financial reporting obligations for California-registered investment advisors, regarding registration, financials and audits.

By Kiernan Green
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters

FINRA will discontinue its current practice of reviewing firms’ draft customer letters that use “negative consent” to effect bulk transfers

By Kiernan Green
18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 13, 2026
18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)

What’s the real reason clients switch advisors? Todd Bryant, CFP®, shares how 18 thoughtful touchpoints a year can quietly build trust, loyalty, and confidence.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Goldman Sachs’ senior executive steps down amid links to Epstein revealed in recent files release
WIREHOUSES FEB 13, 2026
Goldman Sachs’ senior executive steps down amid links to Epstein revealed in recent files release

Kathy Ruemmler will leave the Wall Street bank in the summer as newly released documents detail her past contacts with the disgraced financier.

By Steve Randall