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Class action accuses EB-5 fund operator of unlawful broker-dealer activity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
Class action accuses EB-5 fund operator of unlawful broker-dealer activity

When the schools collapsed, investors lost both their capital and immigration hopes

By Tez Romero
Bipartisan retirement reform should now address investment access
OPINION APR 17, 2026
Bipartisan retirement reform should now address investment access

Even after the progress made from SECURE 1.0 and 2.0 legislation, the landscape of retirement plans – particularly around collective investment trusts, 401(k)s, and 403(b) plans – remains lopsided.

By Pinar Çebi Wilber
The Great Wealth Transfer: How Advisors Are Engaging Families, Heirs, and Tax Experts
EXPERT ADVICE APR 17, 2026
The Great Wealth Transfer: How Advisors Are Engaging Families, Heirs, and Tax Experts

Hear top advisors share practical ways to engage heirs early and support smoother multi-generation wealth planning.

Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate
EQUITIES APR 17, 2026
Passive investing risks eroding price discovery, warns CAPIS COO Dave Choate

Rising dominance of passive investing is pushing growth companies into private markets and reshaping the future of public equities.

By Steve Randall
SEC charges day trader with running $43 million Ponzi-like scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
SEC charges day trader with running $43 million Ponzi-like scheme

He promised up to 40% returns. The SEC says he never had a single profitable year.

By Tez Romero
Trader sues Schwab, TD Ameritrade for allegedly fabricating, erasing trades
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 17, 2026
Trader sues Schwab, TD Ameritrade for allegedly fabricating, erasing trades

Three trades appeared, then vanished without a trace. Now comes a $40M lawsuit

By Tez Romero
Osaic taps Nabedrick to steer next phase of advisor tech strategy
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2026
Osaic taps Nabedrick to steer next phase of advisor tech strategy

Firm hires senior VP to drive digital roadmap, boost efficiency, and scale advisor tools.

By Steve Randall
Time has not changed Nick Schorsch
OPINION APR 16, 2026
Time has not changed Nick Schorsch

A new magazine profile of the former nontraded REIT czar focuses on Schorsch’s buying binge of restaurants in Rhode Island.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams

Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement expands its Dallas footprint with a $268 million RIA, and Integrated Partners launches a virtual family office practice targeting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group

“This advances Corient’s plans to become one of the world’s leading wealth managers and multi-family offices,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Corient CEO.

By James Rogers
Wealth.com raises $65M Series B as AI adoption accelerates across firms
FINTECH APR 16, 2026
Wealth.com raises $65M Series B as AI adoption accelerates across firms

The oversubscribed round drew backing from new investors including Dynasty Financial Partners, as well as continued support from Schwab and Google's venture arm.

By Leo Almazora
High-tech, high-touch: Why the future of advice still hinges on human connection
EXPERT ADVICE APR 16, 2026
High-tech, high-touch: Why the future of advice still hinges on human connection

Technology is transforming advice, but its greatest value lies in freeing advisors to do what algorithms cannot: guide, reassure, and connect.

By David Pickler
Lifetime income seen as ‘missing link’ in retirement security as policymakers face mounting pressure
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 16, 2026
Lifetime income seen as ‘missing link’ in retirement security as policymakers face mounting pressure

Research highlights urgency of shifting from savings to income solutions.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: LPL adds $235M Texas practice but loses $110M team to Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL adds $235M Texas practice but loses $110M team to Ameriprise

Firm’s recruiting win offset by rival poaching experienced advisors and client assets.

By Steve Randall
Class action accuses Principal of self-dealing in target date retirement funds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 15, 2026
Class action accuses Principal of self-dealing in target date retirement funds

Fees allegedly double the industry norm — and the performance numbers don't help either

By Tez Romero
Investors sue Babcock & Wilcox over allegedly inflated $2.4B AI deal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 15, 2026
Investors sue Babcock & Wilcox over allegedly inflated $2.4B AI deal

A $2.4B contract sent the stock soaring 198%. Then a short seller dug deeper.

By Tez Romero
Lawsuit accuses SEC, ex-chair Clayton of denying whistleblower award
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 15, 2026
Lawsuit accuses SEC, ex-chair Clayton of denying whistleblower award

Two SEC staff declarations tell conflicting stories about a tip tied to Goldman Sachs

By Tez Romero
Private credit is having its Big Boy moment, according to Morgan Stanley’s CEO
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2026
Private credit is having its Big Boy moment, according to Morgan Stanley’s CEO

Meanwhile, recruiting financial advisors is up at Bank of America and attrition is down, its CEO says.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com declares new era for Ester AI
FINTECH APR 15, 2026
Fintech bytes: Wealth.com declares new era for Ester AI

Meanwhile, advisor AI platform Jump is expanding its partnership with an LPL OSJ, and TIFIN is entering the agentic AI arena.

By Leo Almazora
Prediction markets on track for $1 trillion by 2030, but sports betting stirs legal storm
ALTERNATIVES APR 15, 2026
Prediction markets on track for $1 trillion by 2030, but sports betting stirs legal storm

Bernstein sees prediction market trading volume hitting $1 trillion by 2030, but an ongoing legal fight over sports event contracts could test that outlook.

By Leo Almazora