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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
Advisor moves: Baird gains $508M RBC team as Merrill Lynch lands $560M in talent
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 22, 2026
Advisor moves: Baird gains $508M RBC team as Merrill Lynch lands $560M in talent

The latest father-son additions at Merill include a tandem originally with Wells Fargo and an Iowa-based trio that crossed over from Baird.

By Leo Almazora
Investors sue Blue Owl advisor, allege inflated marks drove windfall fees
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 22, 2026
Investors sue Blue Owl advisor, allege inflated marks drove windfall fees

Investors say the advisor graded its own assets - then cashed in

By Tez Romero
Investors accuse Norada Capital of hiding note risks
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 22, 2026
Investors accuse Norada Capital of hiding note risks

Oregon investors allege Norada sold high-yield notes through a Ponzi scheme

By Tez Romero
Schwab enters prediction markets despite CEO's gambling warnings
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
Schwab enters prediction markets despite CEO's gambling warnings

Schwab founder Charles Schwab invested in Kalshi in 2021. Now the brokerage is launching binary options on predicting the S&P 500 through Cboe.

By Andrew Cohen
How AI has gone mainstream with ultra-high-net-worth investors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2026
How AI has gone mainstream with ultra-high-net-worth investors

With more HNW clients coming to meetings armed with AI research, BNY Wealth report finds advisor expertise is more critical than ever as the final human check.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA penalizes Calif. B-D $520,000 over sales of defunct GWG bonds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 22, 2026
FINRA penalizes Calif. B-D $520,000 over sales of defunct GWG bonds

The GWG L bond debacle has been unwinding for several years.

By Bruce Kelly
Child care tax breaks underused as costs strain US workforce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2026
Child care tax breaks underused as costs strain US workforce

A new Senate report finds most workers and employers are missing out on child care tax relief despite surging costs of parenthood.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Sanctuary Wealth supports launch of LGBTQ+-focused Pierstone Wealth Management
RIA NEWS JUN 22, 2026
RIA moves: Sanctuary Wealth supports launch of LGBTQ+-focused Pierstone Wealth Management

Plus, New York-based Maridea snaps up a women-led practice to debut in the Sunshine State, while Halbert Hargrove in California hails an AUM milestone alongside an aging-care fintech partnership.

By Leo Almazora
What is a token - and why is it suddenly showing up on your P&L?
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
What is a token - and why is it suddenly showing up on your P&L?

AI costs were invisible when everything ran on a flat subscription. They're not invisible anymore. Here's what tokens actually are, what your common advisory tasks consume, and how to model the real cost before it surprises you mid-year.

By Matthew Sellers
Which AI platform should RIAs actually be using? A no-hype guide for 2026
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
Which AI platform should RIAs actually be using? A no-hype guide for 2026

Which tool fits which job for a fiduciary advisor managing real client relationships.

By Matthew Sellers
JPMorgan workplace solutions chief exits for Treasury role as Walter steps in
WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2026
JPMorgan workplace solutions chief exits for Treasury role as Walter steps in

Vince La Padula

By Steve Randall
AI's uncomfortable question for advisors: Who still needs you?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 22, 2026
AI's uncomfortable question for advisors: Who still needs you?

McKinsey executive argues AI could deliver sophisticated guidance to mass affluent investors, while Allianz leader warns of “AI socialism” from over-use of the same LLMs.

By Steve Randall
Coca-Cola's $20B tax fight reaches federal appeals court this week
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 22, 2026
Coca-Cola's $20B tax fight reaches federal appeals court this week

Decade-long IRS dispute over foreign profit allocation could reshape multinational tax enforcement.

By Steve Randall
Retirement planning gets more defensive
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2026
Retirement planning gets more defensive

As volatility and sequence risk weigh on investors nearing retirement, Allianz Life is expanding tools designed to help financial professionals balance growth potential with greater downside control

From saving to spending: Using annuity solutions to address retirement income complexity for clients
TRANSFORMATION JUN 22, 2026
From saving to spending: Using annuity solutions to address retirement income complexity for clients