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OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search

OpenArc's institutional consulting arm adds RFP-driven provider evaluations as it builds out its post-Merrill fiduciary practice.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2026
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm

Valley Financial Group joins the fast-growing HTSW model as Hightower pushes toward $50 billion in assets under management this year.

By Leo Almazora
Where AI in wealth management is heading
OPINION AUG 11, 2026
Where AI in wealth management is heading

With advisor shortages looming and free AI advice a click away, the next competitive edge in wealth management is not just automation, but transparency and awareness around outcomes.

By Nitesh Ambastha
SEC exemption clears path for more data-center asset-backed bonds
ALTERNATIVES AUG 11, 2026
SEC exemption clears path for more data-center asset-backed bonds

New SEC guidance eases securitization rules for data centers as Nvidia and Wall Street unveil a $500 billion AI financing push.

By Leo Almazora
Cambridge Investment Research recruits 189 advisors in first half of 2026
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2026
Cambridge Investment Research recruits 189 advisors in first half of 2026

The firm added almost $7B to its platform in the first six months of the year.

By Steve Randall
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms
TRANSFORMATION AUG 11, 2026
Feathery launches AI proposal generation tool for wealth management firms

New AI assistant Robin drafts personalized client proposals by integrating data from Salesforce, eMoney, Morningstar and more.

By Steve Randall
Will AI replace the advisor? LPL’s Rich Steinmeier adamant as firm announces $2B tech push
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 11, 2026
Will AI replace the advisor? LPL’s Rich Steinmeier adamant as firm announces $2B tech push

Firm opens its annual conference in San Diego with a slate of announcements aimed at putting more intelligence and less friction in advisors' hands.

By Steve Randall
MissionSquare eyes a chunk of the wealth management space with new launch
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
MissionSquare eyes a chunk of the wealth management space with new launch

The $73.6 billion retirement specialist is rolling out brokerage accounts, a robo-advisor and savings tools in a bid to become a full financial partner.

By Steve Randall
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed
TRANSFORMATION AUG 10, 2026
AI told this client when to retire. Mission Wealth's advisors disagreed

Advisors are navigating a new reality as clients pre-consult ChatGPT before meetings.

By Andrew Cohen
Stifel settles more complaints involving star brokers’ sale of structured products
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 10, 2026
Stifel settles more complaints involving star brokers’ sale of structured products

Chuck Roberts and Stifel have been facing scrutiny due to sales of structured products and structured notes.

By Bruce Kelly
Linqto presses forward wth Forge and Schwab suit as bankruptcy drags on
ALTERNATIVES AUG 10, 2026
Linqto presses forward wth Forge and Schwab suit as bankruptcy drags on

The bankrupt fintech platform, which had drawn users seeking access to pre-IPO shares of tech startups, claims a last-minute breach of contract threatens to delay recovery for more than 13,000 defrauded customers.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust taps Candice Nakagawa to lead family office push in the West
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2026
Northern Trust taps Candice Nakagawa to lead family office push in the West

Appointment extends a run of senior hires as Northern Trust builds out complex-wealth services for entrepreneurs and multigenerational families.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury, IRS move forward on TrumpIRA.gov and Saver's Match rules
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2026
Treasury, IRS move forward on TrumpIRA.gov and Saver's Match rules

Agency notice opens comment period on the federal match as retirement experts weigh the program's reach for underserved savers.

By Leo Almazora
Zuckerberg’s AI vision collides with Meta’s $135bn spending reality
FINTECH AUG 10, 2026
Zuckerberg’s AI vision collides with Meta’s $135bn spending reality

A sweeping ‘superintelligence manifesto’ arrives as firm’s free cash flow craters 91%, raising hard questions for wealth managers about the company's near-term investment case.

By Steve Randall
AI, personalization and the $1.5T missed opportunity in wealth
TRANSFORMATION AUG 10, 2026
AI, personalization and the $1.5T missed opportunity in wealth

How advisors can close the experience gap as clients demand more from their firms.

By Steve Randall
Beacon Pointe co-founder Shannon Eusey joins advisory board of AI wealthtech firm
FINTECH AUG 10, 2026
Beacon Pointe co-founder Shannon Eusey joins advisory board of AI wealthtech firm

Industry veteran and chair of $62M RIA will help shape the tech business’ growth strategy.

By Steve Randall
Buried in today's jobs report: Wall Street's own backyard is shrinking
OPINION AUG 07, 2026
Buried in today's jobs report: Wall Street's own backyard is shrinking

The numbers show a worrying trend – should we be concerned?

By Matthew Sellers
Alleged NFL player investment scam organizer dies at 24
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 07, 2026
Alleged NFL player investment scam organizer dies at 24

Authorities investigate the death of Mohamed Coulibaly weeks after a Barron's report detailed his alleged fraud targeting ex-NFL players.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: LPL OSJ Private Advisor Group draws $300M Cetera team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 07, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL OSJ Private Advisor Group draws $300M Cetera team

Also, Kestra welcomes an experienced $240 million Hightower Advisor, while $38 billion indie RIA Oxford Financial adds a managing director to its Grand Rapids, Michigan office.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-UBS advisor owes firm $5.6 million in bonus loan dispute
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 07, 2026
Ex-UBS advisor owes firm $5.6 million in bonus loan dispute

UBS wins clawback of bonus money from advisor recruited from First Republic.

By Bruce Kelly