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Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Pump-and-dump lawsuit alleges scammers weaponized a real advisor's stolen identity

A $4 IPO stock hit $31 before crashing 80% — and regulators are watching.

By Tez Romero
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 20, 2026
FINRA bars Ex-Pruco broker who took $500k+ commissions from forged clients’ signatures

Regulator says Avinesh Shankar used electronic signature software to submit 115 annuity applications tied to 64 customers.

By Leo Almazora
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 20, 2026
Massachusetts saw $4.2B income outflow after millionaire surtax took effect

New IRS data hold lessons for proposals to tax the wealthy in California, New York and other Blue states.

By Leo Almazora
UBS fights for US wealth turnaround as it secures national bank license
WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2026
UBS fights for US wealth turnaround as it secures national bank license

A new charter could help advisors keep more client cash on-platform as the Swiss firm tries to reverse recent outflows and recruit in an active market.

By Leo Almazora
No advisors, no problem? AI startup Era files as RIA
TRANSFORMATION MAR 20, 2026
No advisors, no problem? AI startup Era files as RIA

Era, founded by former Stripe employees, replaces traditional client-advisor interaction with automated portfolios and AI agents targeting investors priced out of human advice.

By Andrew Cohen
Fintech bytes: Flourish unveils lending platform for RIAs
FINTECH MAR 20, 2026
Fintech bytes: Flourish unveils lending platform for RIAs

Meanwhile, new AI from WealthFeed helps advisors grappling with referral challenges, while OneVest debuts an AI-native platform for small and nimble advisor practices.

By Leo Almazora
Retired clients can get anxious watching Iran war headlines. Here's how advisors try and calm them
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2026
Retired clients can get anxious watching Iran war headlines. Here's how advisors try and calm them

Wealth managers offer tips on keeping retired clients calm as the Iran war rattles the market.

By Gregg Greenberg
Americans rewrite retirement rules amid decisive shift towards non-traditional pathways
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2026
Americans rewrite retirement rules amid decisive shift towards non-traditional pathways

Confidence rises as flexible work, planning and cost pressures reshape retirement timelines.

By Steve Randall
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 19, 2026
FINRA bars Georgia broker at center of clients’ complaints seeking $9.8 million in damages

Roger Roemmich worked at Dempsey Lord Smith from 2016 to 2020, moved to Alexander Capital, and then resigned last year.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor moves: Husband-wife advisor team from LPL hops to Osaic OSJ
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2026
Advisor moves: Husband-wife advisor team from LPL hops to Osaic OSJ

Meanwhile, Cetera expands its reach in Alabama with a former Ameriprise team, and a $360 million advisor team from Morgan Stanley joins RBC.

By Leo Almazora
'Your Retirement Sketchbook' authors offer planning, saving lessons
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2026
'Your Retirement Sketchbook' authors offer planning, saving lessons

Retirement is a creative journey, not a textbook exercise. The authors of 'Your Retirement Sketchbook' explain how to enjoy the trip instead of dreading it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fixed income regains its footing as volatility reshapes investor strategy, says Yulia Alekseeva
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2026
Fixed income regains its footing as volatility reshapes investor strategy, says Yulia Alekseeva

MissionSquare’s head of fixed income speaks with InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Advisors risk damaging trust when clients turn to AI for validation, study suggests
TRANSFORMATION MAR 19, 2026
Advisors risk damaging trust when clients turn to AI for validation, study suggests

New research shows AI ‘second opinions’ may weaken advisor motivation and client relationships.

By Steve Randall
Raymond James elevates Kirk Bell to lead independent channel, recruits $385M Illinois team
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAR 18, 2026
Raymond James elevates Kirk Bell to lead independent channel, recruits $385M Illinois team

Firm pairs leadership transition with advisor recruiting boost in independent contractor division.

By Steve Randall
JPMorgan taps sports stars to help shape athlete wealth strategy
WIREHOUSES MAR 18, 2026
JPMorgan taps sports stars to help shape athlete wealth strategy

New council to tackle short careers, financial literacy gaps and long-term planning challenges.

By Steve Randall
Market intelligence brief: The pivot to hikes? Reassessing the June Fed outlook
OPINION MAR 18, 2026
Market intelligence brief: The pivot to hikes? Reassessing the June Fed outlook

A rate hike is now more likely than a cut.

FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 18, 2026
FINRA last year continued its decline in regulatory actions against broker-dealers

FINRA enforcement actions spiked in the years after the 2008 credit crisis but have fallen steadily over the past decade.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2026
SEC’s new crypto interpretation draws clearer line for advisors

Joint SEC–CFTC move clarifies treatment of digital commodities, collectibles, tools, stablecoins and tokenized securities.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2026
Edward Jones tops JD Power investor satisfaction study as fintechs court DIY crowd

Survey data highlight shifting expectations for digital access, human guidance and intergenerational planning across both advised and self-directed channels.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2026
Advisors face execution test as $124T wealth shift accelerates digital transformation

Seismic’s Kerry Ryan walks us through a new report that finds strong AI momentum but persistent gaps in personalization, data integration.

By Steve Randall