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Alternatives gain traction in 401(k) plans as DOL rules open the door
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2026
Alternatives gain traction in 401(k) plans as DOL rules open the door

Large and mega plans show strongest appetite, but fee confusion persists.

By Steve Randall
Mass affluents are saving less in anticipation of inheritance. But there’s a big problem
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2026
Mass affluents are saving less in anticipation of inheritance. But there’s a big problem

Many people are taking a dangerous gamble with their financial future, new study warns.

By Steve Randall
Osaic's ex-CFO Kristy Britt joins PE-backed accounting firm Wipfli
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 15, 2026
Osaic's ex-CFO Kristy Britt joins PE-backed accounting firm Wipfli

Britt is named CFO of Wipfli, a $600 million accounting firm that audits two NFL franchises

By Andrew Cohen
YCharts acquires Informa's Zephyr to bolster SMA analytics for advisors
TRANSFORMATION JUL 15, 2026
YCharts acquires Informa's Zephyr to bolster SMA analytics for advisors

The acquisition pairs Zephyr's 21,000-product separately managed account database with YCharts' newly launched AI agent assistant for investment research.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Ameriprise, and Janney announce additions in Florida
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 15, 2026
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Ameriprise, and Janney announce additions in Florida

The war for talent continues in the Sunshine State with as Truist and RayJay teams managing a collective $1 billion in client assets defect to other firms.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement’s new magic number? Workers say they’ll need $1.2 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2026
Retirement’s new magic number? Workers say they’ll need $1.2 million

Americans now estimate they need $1.2 million to retire comfortably, but rising costs and debt are making that goal increasingly difficult to reach.

By Hallie Diamant
Can mega RIAs go public? Integration may decide it, veteran leaders say
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 15, 2026
Can mega RIAs go public? Integration may decide it, veteran leaders say

Crewe Advisors' Ryan Halliday and Accelerated Wealth Partners' Eric Amar suggest mega RIA's readiness to integrate — not just scale — will determine whether an IPO exit actually works.

By Leo Almazora
IPOs pay off for Morgan Stanley and its advisors
WIREHOUSES JUL 15, 2026
IPOs pay off for Morgan Stanley and its advisors

Morgan Stanley was co-lead underwriter for SPCX, reportedly generating $100 million in investment banking fees.

By Bruce Kelly
IRS chief Bisignano to lead next phase of Trump Account rollout
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2026
IRS chief Bisignano to lead next phase of Trump Account rollout

Frank Bisignano adds oversight of the child savings program as advisors weigh its place in family financial plans.

By Leo Almazora
Why half of wealthy families still don't have a complete wealth transfer plan: BNY Wealth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2026
Why half of wealthy families still don't have a complete wealth transfer plan: BNY Wealth

BNY Wealth's Alvina Lo on why the timeline for the Great Wealth Transfer is shifting — and what advisors should be asking clients now

By James Rogers
Cost and red tape are keeping Americans from care, new research reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2026
Cost and red tape are keeping Americans from care, new research reveals

Inflation delays treatment while insured patients still fight for medication access

By Steve Randall
Americans back sharing AI wealth as debate over industry’s economic benefits grows
EQUITIES JUL 14, 2026
Americans back sharing AI wealth as debate over industry’s economic benefits grows

Public support grows for policies that spread AI’s financial gains beyond tech companies.

By Hallie Diamant
JPMorgan's record Q2 profit rides trading and dealmaking surge
WIREHOUSES JUL 14, 2026
JPMorgan's record Q2 profit rides trading and dealmaking surge

Investment banking fees rose 30% on a wave of IPOs and megadeals, led by the largest public listing on record.

By Leo Almazora
Feathery raises $30 million to power AI-driven RIA operations
FINTECH JUL 14, 2026
Feathery raises $30 million to power AI-driven RIA operations

Series A funding from Portage, Bain Capital, and other investors will fuel data tools designed to speed advisor transitions and cut onboarding delays across wealth firms.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement deepens East Coast presence with Wealthshield deal
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2026
Wealth Enhancement deepens East Coast presence with Wealthshield deal

The Minneapolis-based RIA aggregator is adding two North Carolina practices managing nearly $1 billion, pushing its total client assets past $158.2 billion.

By Leo Almazora
The real reason I expanded my RIA to Hong Kong (it wasn't for the AUM)
OPINION JUL 14, 2026
The real reason I expanded my RIA to Hong Kong (it wasn't for the AUM)

As markets disintegrate, the value of on-the-ground, first-hand research through "intimate knowledge acquisition" is skyrocketing.

By Ivan Illan
Caprock expands Texas footprint with $4B Venturi acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 14, 2026
Caprock expands Texas footprint with $4B Venturi acquisition

Deal brings 10 advisors and deeper family office reach to Austin market.

By Steve Randall
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700
TRANSFORMATION JUL 14, 2026
Mariner aims to ‘break growth ceiling’ by deploying AI workforce of 700

Mega-RIA to adopt AI workforce at enterprise scale as firm rethinks growth without hiring.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial adds $2.4 billion San Diego team as recruiting pace hits yearly high
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 14, 2026
LPL Financial adds $2.4 billion San Diego team as recruiting pace hits yearly high

The five-advisor group leaves U.S. Bank for LPL's platform, part of a record June that saw 204 advisors join the firm.

By Leo Almazora
Goldman leads wave of prediction market bans at financial firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 13, 2026
Goldman leads wave of prediction market bans at financial firms

As Goldman Sachs tightens rules on event contract trading, RIAs and hedge funds are weighing their own policies

By Andrew Cohen