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Centerview sleep lawsuit settles, but Wall Street hours stay in the spotlight
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 23, 2026
Centerview sleep lawsuit settles, but Wall Street hours stay in the spotlight

While it has sidestepped a public trial, an ex-analyst’s case renews scrutiny of how far junior bankers are pushed on live deals.

By Leo Almazora
NIL deals creating opportunities for advisors even though some call it 'madness'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 20, 2026
NIL deals creating opportunities for advisors even though some call it 'madness'

The growth in NIL deals for college athletes is creating a new class of investor, but not all wealth managers are jumping on the opportunity.

By Gregg Greenberg
Active managers face shrinking odds of beating indexes, Morningstar finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 19, 2026
Active managers face shrinking odds of beating indexes, Morningstar finds

New research shows active mutual funds lag passive peers in 2025, with long-term success still low.

By Steve Randall
Edward Jones bolsters tech and portfolio services with Moment tie-up and overlay buy
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 18, 2026
Edward Jones bolsters tech and portfolio services with Moment tie-up and overlay buy

Firm upgrades fixed-income tools and internalizes overlay management to accelerate tailored investing.

By Steve Randall
InvestmentNews Awards to shine a light on advisors raising the bar
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 17, 2026
InvestmentNews Awards to shine a light on advisors raising the bar

It may still be cold and wintry across much of the country, but the wealth management industry is already heating up over the coming InvestmentNews Awards.

By Gregg Greenberg
Valentine's Day special! How advisors solve money problems and bring couples together
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2026
Valentine's Day special! How advisors solve money problems and bring couples together

Wealth managers offer advice for keeping financial issues from breaking apart relationships.

By Gregg Greenberg
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
Advisors hand off portfolio construction as models take center stage
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2026
Advisors hand off portfolio construction as models take center stage

New data shows advisors leaning on models to reclaim time for growth and client relationships.

By Steve Randall
If January is 'Divorce Month' then February should be 'Call Your Advisor Month'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
If January is 'Divorce Month' then February should be 'Call Your Advisor Month'

January is typically a big month for divorces after the holiday season. That makes February an imperative time for newly uncoupled clients to get their finances straight.

By Gregg Greenberg
‘That’s so community theater!’ Comedian PE Guy sounds off on succession planning
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
‘That’s so community theater!’ Comedian PE Guy sounds off on succession planning

Comedian Johnny Hilbrant, aka the PE guy, has taken aim at Chuck Failla, CEO of Sovereign Financial Group, in the goRIA podcast.

By James Rogers
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
People moves: Wells Fargo, KeyBank, Equitable signal focus on markets, families, tech
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
People moves: Wells Fargo, KeyBank, Equitable signal focus on markets, families, tech

Leadership moves reshape strategy, wealth and digital leadership across major firms.

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
RBC, PNC enhance platform offerings at both ends of the wealth management spectrum
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
RBC, PNC enhance platform offerings at both ends of the wealth management spectrum

Wealth managers widen services from lifestyle perks for the ultra-rich to integrated solutions for mass affluent.

By Steve Randall
Advisors can’t wait too long for muni yields opportunity, warns Franklin Templeton’s Barber
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2026
Advisors can’t wait too long for muni yields opportunity, warns Franklin Templeton’s Barber

Holding out for perfect clarity could mean a missed chance, municipal bonds director tells InvestmentNews.

By Steve Randall
Banking for breakaways: What an investment banker to RIAs says you should know
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) FEB 11, 2026
Banking for breakaways: What an investment banker to RIAs says you should know

From office space and staffing to debt, equity, and revenue‑share deals, Dynasty's Harris Baltch lays out the real cost of launching an RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Winter's deep freeze has Americans dreaming of summer homes, but advisors warn of risks
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2026
Winter's deep freeze has Americans dreaming of summer homes, but advisors warn of risks

The uncommonly cold winter has advisory clients thinking about buying second homes in sunny places. But wealth managers say that can bring financial headaches.

By Gregg Greenberg
Merchant's FinLink taps Rafa.ai in professional matchmaking partnership
FINTECH FEB 11, 2026
Merchant's FinLink taps Rafa.ai in professional matchmaking partnership

The AI-powered upgrade aims to create a transaction-focused hub for dealmaking, recruiting, and succession planning among wealth and financial advisory firms.

By Leo Almazora
Date-flation meets the ‘single’s tax’ debate, reshaping advice conversations
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2026
Date-flation meets the ‘single’s tax’ debate, reshaping advice conversations

Two new reports show singledom’s trade-offs and why couples’ cost-sharing isn’t a cure-all.

By Steve Randall