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IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 16, 2026
IAA gives support for SEC proposed definition of small advisory firms

Industry group says $1B AUM line reflects inflation, rising regulation, and evolving advisory business models.

By Steve Randall
Succession risk or smart move? Why Gen X is increasingly missing out on the family business
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2026
Succession risk or smart move? Why Gen X is increasingly missing out on the family business

BBH’s Ben Persofsky warns that skipped-generation handovers can strain governance and relationships.

By Steve Randall
Could Bain Capital’s Perpetual deal lead to bigger participation in US wealth management?
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAR 15, 2026
Could Bain Capital’s Perpetual deal lead to bigger participation in US wealth management?

Acquisition of wealth management arm of Australian firm will see separation from its wider asset management business.

By Steve Randall
When a $30 million inheritance becomes a shock: Why heir readiness matters more than tax planning
OPINION MAR 13, 2026
When a $30 million inheritance becomes a shock: Why heir readiness matters more than tax planning

Focusing solely on taxes can turn a windfall into a shock; honest, early conversations about money are what turn beneficiaries into truly prepared stewards.

By Brad Repinsky
IRS data show refunds up as return filings slow in early tax season
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2026
IRS data show refunds up as return filings slow in early tax season

Advisors should expect some curve balls as new deductions, delayed withholding changes, and later filing patterns shape this year’s returns.

By Leo Almazora
 Pay yourself first: Structuring wealth to regenerate itself
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Pay yourself first: Structuring wealth to regenerate itself

Turn every paycheck into a quiet engine of future wealth.

By Andrew Samalin, CFP®, EA, CDFA®
Financial literacy as a path to opportunity
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Financial literacy as a path to opportunity

Financial literacy isn’t just about dollars and cents - it’s about choices, confidence, and control.

By David Pickler
American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2026
American Securities Association urges tweaks to FINRA elder‑fraud proposal

The group backs short transaction delays and emergency‑contact options but warns against broad data collection and long holds that could lock seniors out of accounts.

By Leo Almazora
Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners expands to Florida with Cyndeo Wealth deal
RIA NEWS MAR 13, 2026
Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners expands to Florida with Cyndeo Wealth deal

Rise's fourth non-control minority staking deal puts it alongside Dynasty Financial Partners as a strategic partner in the $3.1-billion RIA's continued growth.

By Leo Almazora
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”
EXPERT ADVICE MAR 13, 2026
Prospecting Can Be Fun: How not to become “the Roth IRA guy”

If prospects see you as “that Roth IRA guy,” it’s time to change your approach. Learn how Todd Bryant, CFP®, wins clients by simply showing up where he truly belongs.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Employer backing for 401(k)s hits new high as plan costs continue to fall

Record employer contributions and wider auto-enrolment signal stronger workplace retirement support.

By Steve Randall
Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2026
Long-term care slipping out of reach for middle-income Americans, report finds

Rising prices and limited coverage are widening the affordability gap for retirees needing care.

By Steve Randall
Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2026
Creative Planning pushes M&A momentum with $660M Seattle RIA acquisition

Deal strengthens retirement plan expertise and expands national reach for fast-growing wealth firm.

By Steve Randall
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 12, 2026
FINRA establishes temporary trade reporting exception for overnight equity transactions

The change is in response to member concerns about reporting certain overnight activity.

By James Rogers
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs two UBS teams overseeing $1.8B as FiNet marks historic recruiting run
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs two UBS teams overseeing $1.8B as FiNet marks historic recruiting run

LPL has also welcomed a veteran advisor pair managing $600M from D.A. Davidson as Raymond James' employee advisor division makes new hires in Texas and Massachusetts.

By Leo Almazora
Brokerage industry remains hooked on high-priced product
OPINION MAR 12, 2026
Brokerage industry remains hooked on high-priced product

Despite move to charging fees over commissions, broker-dealers and advisors still love to push expensive investments.

By Bruce Kelly
DPL rolls out new Annuity Review tool for fee-based RIAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 12, 2026
DPL rolls out new Annuity Review tool for fee-based RIAs

After piloting with select partner firms, the commission-free annuity platform's latest module has seen nearly $1 billion in annuity assets uploaded since its late-2025 soft launch.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan turn cautious on private credit as redemptions surge
ALTERNATIVES MAR 12, 2026
Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan turn cautious on private credit as redemptions surge

North Haven fund limits quarterly repurchases as banks cut leverage and mark down software loans

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group welcomes ex-LPL advisors to add 41st wholly owned office
RIA NEWS MAR 12, 2026
Carson Group welcomes ex-LPL advisors to add 41st wholly owned office

Nebraska-based Furstenau Financial is the latest fully owned location to join the $57 billion-plus RIA's network, which includes more than 50 Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora
Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition
FINTECH MAR 12, 2026
Fintech firms accelerate account wins as digital momentum reshapes banking competition

New research shows neobanks gaining customers faster while legacy brands hold affluent segments.

By Steve Randall