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Edward Jones takes minority stake in personal finance app Quicken
FINTECH JUN 25, 2026
Edward Jones takes minority stake in personal finance app Quicken

The company aims to bring Quicken's budgeting and investment tool tracking to its 20,000-plus advisor network

By Andrew Cohen
BlackRock finds growing gap between retirement confidence and reality
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2026
BlackRock finds growing gap between retirement confidence and reality

Americans may feel better about retirement, but new research suggests confidence and preparedness aren’t always the same thing.

By Hallie Diamant
'Family office' sold $40 million in notes without a broker license, SEC alleges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
'Family office' sold $40 million in notes without a broker license, SEC alleges

A $2.97 million commission haul and rolled-over retirement money sit at the center.

By Tez Romero
SEC alleges unregistered seller raised $10 million from 190 investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
SEC alleges unregistered seller raised $10 million from 190 investors

He sold "safe" notes on his radio show. The SEC says he was never licensed.

By Tez Romero
SEC sues over $2.7 million in alleged insider trades from partner's laptop
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 25, 2026
SEC sues over $2.7 million in alleged insider trades from partner's laptop

No securities background, no deal access - just an unlocked laptop, the SEC alleges.

By Tez Romero
Jump expands AI platform with end-to-end client onboarding tools
FINTECH JUN 25, 2026
Jump expands AI platform with end-to-end client onboarding tools

The leading notetaking and meeting prep platform's newest capabilities automate account opening, compliant scheduling, and cross-system workflows for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Most 401(k) savers reach retirement with no plan for turning their nest egg into income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2026
Most 401(k) savers reach retirement with no plan for turning their nest egg into income

TIAA Institute and Nuveen survey of 2,100 workers reveals critical gaps in withdrawal knowledge and planning.

By Steve Randall
Asset-Map, VastAdvisor launches help solve advisors' growth puzzle
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Asset-Map, VastAdvisor launches help solve advisors' growth puzzle

Asset-Map makes a bet on a partner ecosystem while VastAdvisor goes deeper on AI and CRM integration to help advisors grow.

By Leo Almazora
RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
RightCapital claims industry first with AI agent for financial planning

The fintech firm's Iris agent arrives as other financial planning tech providers move quickly to incorporate AI into their workflows.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL lands $500M Tribute Financial team from United Planners

Also, a Fidelity veteran goes indie with Osaic OSJ Innovative Financial Group, and Citizens welcomes a sports and entertainment-focused trio previously overseeing $800 million from Morgan Stanley.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management star Dimple Shah joins Humanity Labs to help drive AI push
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Wealth management star Dimple Shah joins Humanity Labs to help drive AI push

Former Osaic executive Shah has joined the self-described AI workforce company as managing director in charge of its engagement efforts with wealth firms.

By James Rogers
SEC probes private equity continuation vehicles amid surge in deals
ALTERNATIVES JUN 24, 2026
SEC probes private equity continuation vehicles amid surge in deals

The SEC enforcement division is reportedly digging into potential conflicts of interest, valuations, and disclosure in fast-growing fund manager-led transactions.

By Leo Almazora
Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 24, 2026
Next-gen advisors share concerns as AI looms over entry-level career pathways

New research shows aspiring advisors are fluent in AI — but fear firms will automate the very roles they need to learn the trade.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones taps Carefull to help advisors fight the growing threat of financial fraud
FINTECH JUN 24, 2026
Edward Jones taps Carefull to help advisors fight the growing threat of financial fraud

Edward Jones is making Carefull’s technology available to its 9 million-plus clients through its more than 20,000-strong network of financial advisors.

By James Rogers
Pre-retirees are concerned about long-term care, but paying the bills is not the main issue
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2026
Pre-retirees are concerned about long-term care, but paying the bills is not the main issue

Many younger Americans would tap their own retirement accounts to pay for care for a loved one.

By Steve Randall
Advisor CRM launches Ember AI client engagement tool
FINTECH JUN 23, 2026
Advisor CRM launches Ember AI client engagement tool

The Nashville-based RIA platform unveils a branded digital workflow solution designed to fix the onboarding gap that frustrates financial advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement uncertainty grows as confidence in Social Security slips
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2026
Retirement uncertainty grows as confidence in Social Security slips

Despite relying heavily on Social Security for retirement income, many older Americans doubt the program will deliver full benefits in the future.

By Hallie Diamant
Emergency savings gaps are quietly draining American retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2026
Emergency savings gaps are quietly draining American retirement accounts

BlackRock data shows workers without a financial cushion are far more likely to raid their 401(k) — and less likely to ever start contributing.

By Leo Almazora
Trump Accounts surpass 6 million signups – but signs of a wealth gap stoke concerns
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 23, 2026
Trump Accounts surpass 6 million signups – but signs of a wealth gap stoke concerns

With just a small fraction of eligible kids enrolled ahead of the July 4 launch, experts warn lower-income families could be falling behind.

By Leo Almazora
Reason vs. emotion: When feeling right may lead investors wrong
OPINION JUN 23, 2026
Reason vs. emotion: When feeling right may lead investors wrong

When even perfect portfolios come under pressure from fear or greed, a disciplined and balanced framework can make for better investing decisions.

By Alex Shahidi