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Mariner discloses cloud breach impacting nearly 9,000 individuals
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2026
Mariner discloses cloud breach impacting nearly 9,000 individuals

A November hacking incident involving cloud apps used by three employee exposed names, Social Security numbers, and other account data, the mega-RIA said.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill broker, whose name was in the Epstein files, has left the firm: Reports
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2026
Merrill broker, whose name was in the Epstein files, has left the firm: Reports

Paul V. Morris worked at multiple firms across Wall Street and most recently in Manhattan for Merrill Lynch.

By Bruce Kelly
Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud scheme
ALTERNATIVES JUN 02, 2026
Andrew Left found guilty of securities fraud scheme

Convicted by an LA jury on 13 of 17 counts, the Citron Research founder and activist short seller now is now facing a statutory 25-year federal prison sentence.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal

The deal marks Ground Control's second UK transaction in under two years as US wealth platforms race to stake out overseas territory.

By Leo Almazora
The most expensive investing mistake has nothing to do with markets
OPINION JUN 02, 2026
The most expensive investing mistake has nothing to do with markets

Investors' tendency to choose external goalposts can seriously impact their odds of long-term success – and they might not even know it.

By Alex Shahidi
DOL’s new 401(k) proposal fraught with challenges for fiduciaries: Lawyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2026
DOL’s new 401(k) proposal fraught with challenges for fiduciaries: Lawyer

“We fear that it will be ‘open season’ from the plaintiffs’ bar on plan fiduciaries who are early adopters of alternative investments,” said Tim Collins, a partner at Duane Morris.

By James Rogers
FINRA industry snapshot shows broker headcount growth as dual registration dominates
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 02, 2026
FINRA industry snapshot shows broker headcount growth as dual registration dominates

Industry report shows that there are now fewer firms as consolidation intensifies.

By Steve Randall
AI won't replace advisors but it will separate the ones who survive
EXPERT ADVICE JUN 02, 2026
AI won't replace advisors but it will separate the ones who survive

The firms building now have a head start that will be very difficult to close. The ones waiting are accumulating a debt they may not be able to repay.

By Thomas Ruggie, ChFC®, CFP®
Fintech industry crosses $500bn revenue mark, led by trading and investments
FINTECH JUN 01, 2026
Fintech industry crosses $500bn revenue mark, led by trading and investments

Global revenues hit record high in 2025 with sector growing at four times the rate of traditional financial institutions.

By Steve Randall
SEC sues Texas man over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto scheme
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2026
SEC sues Texas man over alleged $12.3 million AI crypto scheme

He swore the bots were real, the FDIC had it covered - the SEC says neither was true

By Tez Romero
Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2026
Citadel loses SEC fight as appeals court upholds IEX options trading speedbump

One firm controls 30% of options volume – and just lost this one

By Carleen Bongat
Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Industry groups want tweaks to DOL's 401(k) fiduciary proposal

IRI, SIFMA, and MFA are requesting targeted clarifications on how annuities and alternative assets fit under the Labor Department's proposed fiduciary safe harbor.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic loses another key executive, this time the head of recruiting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 01, 2026
Osaic loses another key executive, this time the head of recruiting

Kristen Kimmell is leaving the company.

By Bruce Kelly
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2026
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach

The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet
EQUITIES JUN 01, 2026
Berkshire Hathaway buys Taylor Morrison in $6.8 billion housing bet

Greg Abel's first major deal signals that Berkshire's acquisition machine is back – and housing is the opening move.

By Leo Almazora
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 01, 2026
Potomac launches SDBA solution to unlock 401(k) assets for advisors

The firm's new retirement plan offering gives financial advisors direct access to workplace plan assets via self-directed brokerage accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Vermont shields vulnerable from coerced debt as nine states now have protections in place
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 01, 2026
Vermont shields vulnerable from coerced debt as nine states now have protections in place

New law halts creditors from pursuing debts accumulated through fraud, force, or intimidation against vulnerable people.

Managing taxes is no longer a seasonal exercise. It is central to portfolio construction
EXPERT ADVICE JUN 01, 2026
Managing taxes is no longer a seasonal exercise. It is central to portfolio construction

As advisors focus more on after-tax outcomes, tax efficiency is evolving from a year-end exercise into a year-round investment discipline.

By Tori Samuel 
 Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations
FINTECH MAY 29, 2026
Zocks, Jump expand advisor reach with new enterprise integrations

Zocks has inked an exclusive partnership with mega-RIA Hightower, while Jump becomes the choice AI operating system for Equitable Advisors' field force.

By Leo Almazora
SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 29, 2026
SEC moves to scrap climate disclosure rules for public companies

The agency's proposal to rescind the contentious 2024 Biden-era mandate opens up a 60-day public comment period.

By Leo Almazora