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Democrats take Congress: what it means for your clients

Democrats take Congress: what it means for your clients

Democratic sweep signals tougher tech regulation, AI headwinds, and near-term market volatility.

Equities

Musk's SpaceX share pledge puts kids' investing on advisors' radar

Advisors say a child's first stock can spark interest, but character and habits signal readiness to inherit family wealth

Independent Broker Dealers

Advisor moves: Raymond James and LPL add veteran teams in Ohio and Pennsylvania

A four-advisor group from UBS joins Raymond James in Beachwood while a 36-year Cetera veteran moves his $390 million practice to LPL.

Equities

Institutional investor returns split as rising rates hit bond portfolios in Q3 2026

A sharp bond-market selloff and Fed rate hike left ERISA plans down 3.7%, while endowments stayed in positive territory.

Mergers & Acquisitions

RIA moves: succession, scale and new markets drive four deals

Bluespring, Robertson Stephens, Cetera and Aprio each close acquisitions as independent advisory firms weigh their next chapter.

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Home price growth slows as inventory and mortgage rates weigh on market
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Home price growth slows as inventory and mortgage rates weigh on market

Cotality's September 2026 Home Price Index shows a 0.3% monthly decline, with annual gains forecast to nearly halve by 2027.

Client optimism sinks to 2026 low, CFP Board survey finds
Practice Management

Client optimism sinks to 2026 low, CFP Board survey finds

Financial planners report fewer upbeat clients as cost-of-living worries mount, echoing a pre-midterms poll of voters.

Beacon Pointe buys $637M ACT Wealth in bet on airline pilot clients
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Beacon Pointe buys $637M ACT Wealth in bet on airline pilot clients

The $71 billion firm’s latest tuck-in lands as middle-market sellers face rising buyer selectivity and steeper equity demands.

Harbor Capital funds sue ZoomInfo over alleged $1.2B insider stock dump
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Harbor Capital funds sue ZoomInfo over alleged $1.2B insider stock dump

Executives allegedly sold while key revenue metric was inflated.

Vanderbilt Securities 'discharges' Philly area advisor facing excessive trading claims 
Regulation, Legal & Compliance

Vanderbilt Securities 'discharges' Philly area advisor facing excessive trading claims 

The advisor, Gregory W. Ricker, started his career in the securities industry in 1995.


PREMIUM How lending can keep advisors inside bigger client decisions

Linda Bestepe saw borrowing move beyond advice. MassMutual built a shelf to bring it back into view.

PREMIUM The support behind better financial decisions for clients

Jim Wagner and John Isner on why confidence comes from the work done before consequential decisions.

SPONSORED Built on insurance experience to deliver on long-term promises

Knighthead Life entered the market with a competitive MYGA. A strong launch earned advisor confidence and paved the way for FIAs.

SPONSORED In the Age of AI, Trust Becomes the Advisor's Greatest Asset

As AI makes financial information more accessible than ever, Lana Hock explains why human judgment, trust, and empathy remain the qualities clients value most in a financial advisor

Turning Wealth into Retirement Income: Insights from Leading Financial Advisers
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Turning Wealth into Retirement Income: Insights from Leading Financial Advisers

In this InvestmentNews TV panel, leading advisors discuss longevity risk, retirement income planning, withdrawal strategies, healthcare costs, and the mindset shifts retirees need to enjoy the wealth they've worked so hard to accumulate.

Christian Richards III, president and senior wealth advisor at Richards, Lathrop & Associates is redefining wealth management through personalized planning and concierge-level service for every client, regardless of assets
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Christian Richards III, president and senior wealth advisor at Richards, Lathrop & Associates is redefining wealth management through personalized planning and concierge-level service for every client, regardless of assets

Recognized as an InvestmentNews Rising Stars 2026 honoree, Christian Richards III stands apart for a firm philosophy rooted in community-first values and equal access, shaped by a non-traditional path from data entry to firm founder, and a belief that the people who need financial guidance most are too often the ones least served by the industry.

Boston brings the energy as advisors flock to Schwab IMPACT 2026
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Boston brings the energy as advisors flock to Schwab IMPACT 2026

James Burton, of InvestmentNews, steps on to the conference floor to sample the atmosphere, speak to a first-timer, and seek out a lobster roll!

Here’s how Sagard helps advisors navigate private markets
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Here’s how Sagard helps advisors navigate private markets

Dayna Kleinman, head of US wealth at Sagard, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain how Sagard is helping advisors navigate private markets, as well as highlight the firm’s strategic relationship with Baird.

Wells Fargo strategist highlights ways to rebalance portfolios ahead of potential volatility
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Wells Fargo strategist highlights ways to rebalance portfolios ahead of potential volatility

Veronica Willis, global asset allocation strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain how investors should think about rebalancing their portfolios to take advantage of potential market volatility.

Prudential study highlights spending challenges in retirement
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Prudential study highlights spending challenges in retirement

Phil Waldeck, head of US businesses at Prudential Financial, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight new research showing deteriorating spending confidence in retirement, as well as offer solutions for retirees to overcome it.

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