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Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
Federal judge dismisses Eltek manipulation lawsuit against Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Nine-month electronic trading freeze and share lending program at the center of dismissed claim.

By Carleen Bongat
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2026
RIA wrap: Dynamic strikes South Carolina deal to reach $7B AUM milestone

Meanwhile, Rossby Financial's leadership buildout rolls on with a new COO appointment as Balefire Wealth welcomes a distinguished retirement specialist to its national network.

By Leo Almazora
Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500
OPINION MAY 15, 2026
Rethinking diversification amid a concentrated S&P 500

With a smaller group of companies driving stock market performance, advisors must work more intentionally to manage concentration risks within client portfolios.

By Anshul Sharma
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
Merrill pays second settlement to former Miami Dolphins player, client of ex-broker

Professional athletes are often targets of scam artists and are particularly vulnerable to fraud.

By Bruce Kelly
Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day
FINTECH MAY 15, 2026
Schwab touts AI as its biggest growth lever at investor day

The brokerage giant tells Wall Street it will use artificial intelligence to reach clients it has never been able to serve — and turn the technology's perceived threat into a competitive edge.

By Leo Almazora
Workers are financially drowning and retirement savings is a major red flag
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2026
Workers are financially drowning and retirement savings is a major red flag

Transamerica Institute survey reveals a stark divide between employer confidence and workers' financial reality.

By Steve Randall
SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 15, 2026
SEC corporate enforcement hits multi-decade low as agency refocuses on fraud

Just five actions were started in the first half of fiscal 2026, a new analysis finds.

By Steve Randall
AI is no longer a side story for the advisory industry – it is the story
OPINION MAY 15, 2026
AI is no longer a side story for the advisory industry – it is the story

Editorial: Building client trust around AI is a mountain that advisors should be able to climb – trust, after all, is the cornerstone of the financial advice industry.

By James Rogers
Beyond the Business: Why Advisors Must Help Owners Separate Wealth from Identity
EXPERT ADVICE MAY 15, 2026
Beyond the Business: Why Advisors Must Help Owners Separate Wealth from Identity

For business owners, the company is often more than an income source. It becomes their largest asset, their retirement plan, and in many cases, part of their identity. Advisors who understand that dynamics can deliver far greater value than traditional financial planning alone

By Tori Samuel 
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