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Legal: Investors sue ex-Goldman Sachs banker Bannon over alleged crypto fraud
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Legal: Investors sue ex-Goldman Sachs banker Bannon over alleged crypto fraud

Frozen wallets, missing millions, and undisclosed insider fees fuel the allegations.

By Tez Romero
January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2026
January CPI sets up slimmer-than-desired COLA for retirees, warns advocacy group

Early 2027 estimate points to a 2.8% adjustment to Social Security benefits, which have lagged senior Americans' lived experience on Medicare premiums and uncovered health costs

By Leo Almazora
Echelon Partners: Billion-dollar RIA deals boomed in 2025
RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2026
Echelon Partners: Billion-dollar RIA deals boomed in 2025

PE–backed platforms, serial acquirers, and a deeper buyer bench drove record a record 466 wealth management merger deals last year, according to the M&A consultancy firm's latest tally.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
Advisor accused of running $4.1M Ponzi-like scheme settles with SEC

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

By Kiernan Green
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
SEC enforces against Georgia-RIA over alleged $9.8m elder-client misappropriation

The SEC said the alleged did not invest client funds as represented and instead misappropriated the proceeds, including making $940,000 in Ponzi-like payments and spending nearly $3.2 million on personal expenses.

By Kiernan Green
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
California DFPI reiterates annual filing obligations for state-RIAs

The California DFPI restated existing annual filing and financial reporting obligations for California-registered investment advisors, regarding registration, financials and audits.

By Kiernan Green
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters
COMPLIANCE FEB 13, 2026
FINRA trims pre-review of negative-consent bulk transfer letters

FINRA will discontinue its current practice of reviewing firms’ draft customer letters that use “negative consent” to effect bulk transfers

By Kiernan Green
18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 13, 2026
18 Touchpoints a Year — How I Think About Client Communication (Without Overdoing It)

What’s the real reason clients switch advisors? Todd Bryant, CFP®, shares how 18 thoughtful touchpoints a year can quietly build trust, loyalty, and confidence.

By Todd Bryant, CFP®, AIF®, ChFC®, CLU®
Goldman Sachs’ senior executive steps down amid links to Epstein revealed in recent files release
WIREHOUSES FEB 13, 2026
Goldman Sachs’ senior executive steps down amid links to Epstein revealed in recent files release

Kathy Ruemmler will leave the Wall Street bank in the summer as newly released documents detail her past contacts with the disgraced financier.

By Steve Randall
UBS loses $5.5 million lawsuit to real estate broker over shares in Compass
EQUITIES FEB 12, 2026
UBS loses $5.5 million lawsuit to real estate broker over shares in Compass

UBS has a history of costly litigation stemming from the sale of volatile investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
Washington’s millionaire tax proposal raises new planning questions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2026
Washington’s millionaire tax proposal raises new planning questions

New 9.9% levy on income above $1 million would layer onto capital gains and payroll taxes, reshaping Washington’s appeal for tech workers and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue Kyndryl after SEC probe triggers 55% stock crash
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 12, 2026
Investors sue Kyndryl after SEC probe triggers 55% stock crash

CFO ousted, auditor's opinion in question, and investors want answers.

By Tez Romero
Why advisors are rethinking how clients actually make financial decisions
EXPERT ADVICE FEB 12, 2026
Why advisors are rethinking how clients actually make financial decisions

Even the most technically flawless financial plan can fail—because markets aren’t the real wildcard. Behavior is. As growth pressures rise, advisors are rethinking traditional planning models to better reflect how clients actually make financial decisions.

By Lana E. Hock, CFP®, ChFC®, CDFA®, QPFC
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs RBC, UBS, Citizens advisors with more than $800M in client assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo nabs RBC, UBS, Citizens advisors with more than $800M in client assets

Also, Raymond James onboards another Commonwealth team in Wisconsin, while an experienced duo from Ameriprise hops to LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity sales notch fourth straight yearly record amid demand for protection
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2026
Annuity sales notch fourth straight yearly record amid demand for protection

LIMRA data show 2025 annuity sales topping $460 billion as RILAs, FIAs, and fixed-rate deferred products drive growth.

By Leo Almazora
Human advisors still essential amid AI revolution, say fintechs
FINTECH FEB 12, 2026
Human advisors still essential amid AI revolution, say fintechs

Altruist’s Hazel AI platform may have sent shockwaves through the industry this week, but fintechs say face-to-face interactions with advisors remain key.

By James Rogers
Nuveen to acquire Schroders in $13.5 billion cash deal to create $2.5T AUM business
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS FEB 12, 2026
Nuveen to acquire Schroders in $13.5 billion cash deal to create $2.5T AUM business

US asset manager buying the UK-based firm is one of the largest cross-border deals in active asset management in recent years.

By Steve Randall
Financial services leaders see strong 2026 growth ahead as AI returns surprise on the upside
FINTECH FEB 12, 2026
Financial services leaders see strong 2026 growth ahead as AI returns surprise on the upside

CEOs anticipate solid revenue, profitability and productivity gains for 2026 with AI returns outpacing forecasts.

By Steve Randall
Robinhood targets millionaire investors with new concierge service
FINTECH FEB 11, 2026
Robinhood targets millionaire investors with new concierge service

Robinhood is bundling tax, estate planning and CFP support through third-party providers Vanilla and Taxfyle. "It’s a great strategic offering to start to change the mindset of Robinhood being a no service and cheap free platform," said one financial advisor.

By Andrew Cohen
Social Security trust fund to run dry by 2032, CBO says in new projections
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2026
Social Security trust fund to run dry by 2032, CBO says in new projections

Analysis points to historically large peacetime deficits and debt levels, raising new questions for advisors about retirement income security and future policy changes.

By Leo Almazora