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Government shutdown looms: What to know about the SEC, IPOs, the IRS, and more
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
Government shutdown looms: What to know about the SEC, IPOs, the IRS, and more

Failure to resolve federal deadlock by midnight could stall IPO approvals, limit SEC activity, and delay jobs data, while Social Security and essential services continue.

By Leo Almazora
Former Cetera, Securities America broker gets 32 months in prison after looting client trust
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
Former Cetera, Securities America broker gets 32 months in prison after looting client trust

Michael P. Raineri, 63, stole $531,411 from a client's trust account over about six years, according to the U.S Attorney's office.

By Bruce Kelly
The Extinction Event: Why 'Here Come the Girls' signals a turning point for financial advisors
OPINION SEP 30, 2025
The Extinction Event: Why 'Here Come the Girls' signals a turning point for financial advisors

Rather than product pushing and hard selling, the advisors of tomorrow must earn female clients' trust by opening relationships and collaborating to understand their vision.

By Don Barden
SEC moves to cut costs for Consolidated Audit Trail after court setback
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 30, 2025
SEC moves to cut costs for Consolidated Audit Trail after court setback

New SEC measures seek to lower the financial burden of the Consolidated Audit Trail, following years of rising costs and legal challenges.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL lures $1.1B RBC advisor team in New Jersey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL lures $1.1B RBC advisor team in New Jersey

Elsewhere, Raymond James attracts more Commonwealth teams, Wells Fargo adds nearly $1 billion with UBS and JPMorgan defections, and Baird welcomes a veteran advisor from Edelman.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth secures backing from Ares Management to fuel next growth phase
RIA NEWS SEP 30, 2025
EP Wealth secures backing from Ares Management to fuel next growth phase

The Torrance, California-based consolidator's newest strategic minority investment, marking a first for Ares, will help advance the RIA's talent acquisition, M&A strategy, and other priorities.

By Leo Almazora
Bluerock Interval fund wins shareholder approval to start trading
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2025
Bluerock Interval fund wins shareholder approval to start trading

The fund did not initially win shareholders’ approval during a first round of voting that was tallied on September 4.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealthfront confirms intention to go public on Nasdaq, success is not guaranteed
FINTECH SEP 30, 2025
Wealthfront confirms intention to go public on Nasdaq, success is not guaranteed

Palo Alto firm is the latest fintech to view public listing for next-stage growth.

By Steve Randall
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech
ALTERNATIVES SEP 29, 2025
Why data, not AI, is the foundation for the next stage in wealth tech

As private market products surge, experts say standardization and strong partnerships will be crucial to sustainable AI adoption for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
AmeriFlex Group adds $354M Capital Insight team from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 29, 2025
AmeriFlex Group adds $354M Capital Insight team from Osaic

COO says since its summer transition to Cambridge Associates, the hybrid RIA has welcomed several teams representing $634 million in combined client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Equity compensation emerges as key retirement tool for American workers, Schwab says
EQUITIES SEP 29, 2025
Equity compensation emerges as key retirement tool for American workers, Schwab says

Almost half in a recent survey called stock plans a "must-have," with equity comp being used to help with retirement, education expenses, and debt payments.

By Leo Almazora
RBC mulls M&A push in US wealth management
WIREHOUSES SEP 29, 2025
RBC mulls M&A push in US wealth management

CEO says the top-ranked Canadian bank, which could theoretically scoop up a business as large as Schwab, has several "high-quality wealth franchises" in its sights.

By Leo Almazora
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes
ETFS SEP 29, 2025
SEC edges closer to decision on ETF share classes

The regulator's impending response to a 2023 application by Dimensional Fund Advisors could open the door to a broader boom of dual share-class mutual fund products.

By Leo Almazora
Selling to the female leader of the future
OPINION SEP 26, 2025
Selling to the female leader of the future

The leadership styles of women executives speak loud volumes about workforce change, as well as what they expect from a financial advisor.

By Don Barden
SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market
FIXED INCOME SEP 26, 2025
SEC seeks public input on reviving mortgage-backed securities market

The Securities and Exchange Commission is inviting feedback on regulatory barriers as it considers changes to revive RMBS and asset-backed securities offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: RBC scoops up $1.1B UBS team in Michigan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC scoops up $1.1B UBS team in Michigan

Raymond James also kept its Commonwealth recruitment streak going, while Americana Partners and Pallas Capital Advisors each hired a veteran specialist advisor to boost their offerings.

By Leo Almazora
Sandwich generation woes are spreading beyond Gen X
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2025
Sandwich generation woes are spreading beyond Gen X

Surveys from Ameriprise, BMO, and the Alliance for Lifetime Income suggest even Millennial and Gen Z Americans' retirement savings plans are getting delayed as they put family first.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill Lynch squeezes advisors on smaller accounts in 2026 pay plan
WIREHOUSES SEP 26, 2025
Merrill Lynch squeezes advisors on smaller accounts in 2026 pay plan

But much of advisors' compensation schedule in 2026 will remain the same as this year.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC alleges Vukota Capital Management misled investors, breached fiduciary duty
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 26, 2025
SEC alleges Vukota Capital Management misled investors, breached fiduciary duty

SEC claims Vukota Capital Management and affiliates breached fiduciary duties and misled investors through undisclosed loans and misleading fund communications.

Gen x faces mounting retirement anxiety as savings struggle against inflation, says Allianz
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2025
Gen x faces mounting retirement anxiety as savings struggle against inflation, says Allianz

Market uncertainty and rising costs leave Gen X less confident about their financial future.

By Steve Randall