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RIA Edge 100: Wescott Financial's Psych Profiles Pay Dividends ↗

Founder Grant Rawdin discusses how the desire to work more closely with clients grounded Wescott Financial in planning, psychology, and goal-focused advice.

AlTi Global Takes $20M Loss on External Manager ↗

On speculation the firm could be in talks for a sale, AlTi’s interim CEO said a special committee was still reviewing strategic options.

Robots are coming to healthcare. LTC planning must evolve ↗

The rise of humanoid robots as home-care assistants will rewrite retirement budgets. Forward-thinking advisors who understand the coming shift will be well-positioned to help clients.

U.S. judge ends graft case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani ↗

A U.S. federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's decision to dismiss the criminal probe against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani on graft charges.

As private markets go mainstream, can advisors keep up with due diligence? ↗

With retail investors projected to allocate $2 trillion into private equity, credit and similar investments over the next five years, asset managers are increasingly acting as a bridge to previously exclusive…

MissionSquare Retirement Expands Wealth Options ↗

The public-sector retirement plan provider will offer brokerage accounts and robo advisory services through a partnership with Apex Fintech Solutions.

Leveraged ETF Boom Creates New Ways to Profit From Sudden Bursts of Volatility ↗

The semiconductor sector has been the hottest area for intraday strategies.

Developers, Advisors Position for Opportunity Zone 2.0 Investments ↗

Financial advisors report growing client interest as the permanent program offers enhanced tax benefits and a 30% reduction for rural zone investments.

Consumer Groups Warn AI Provision In Crypto Bill Could Weaken State Regulators ↗

Members of the Consumer Federation of America and the Public Investors Advocate Bar Association believe that a provision in the CLARITY Act would allow financial firms to test AI tools without proper regulatory…

Edward Jones profit soars 25% on client flows, asset appreciation ↗

Edward Jones financial advisors helped the firm reel in $17.7 billion in net new assets in the second quarter. And another recent filing gave clues about the firm's upcoming planned changes to equity stakes.

CFO4Life's Leaders Accuse Focus Financial of 'Bullying' Tactics ↗

The founders of the Focus Partner firm claim the RIA aggregator withheld over $1 million in fees and demanded access to personal financial data beyond what its management agreement permits.

Adjusted for Risk: What Are the Expectations of the Nextgen Advisor? ↗

Host Ryan Nauman interviews Concurrent CEO Nate Lenz on AI as a productivity and entrepreneurship enabler, and NextGen advisor expectations.

Should Financial Planning Be an Employee Benefit? ↗

Fueled by the convergence of wealth, retirement and benefits at the workplace, and client demand, it makes sense.

Trump amps up pressure on billionaire Sargeant to exit Venezuela ↗

Treasury quietly froze the Palm Beach donor's offshore oil firm and handed him a license to unwind it, people familiar say.

Bill Ackman’s $35 billion hedge fund has under 50 employees and all of them — from janitors to receptionists — own millions in company stock ↗

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says employee loyalty pays dividends—and he's willing to invest millions in stock awards and allowing summer remote work to earn it.

Ask an Advisor: What did your worst client meeting teach you? ↗

Four professionals on the ground weigh in on the lasting lessons they took away from their worst client meetings.

Why an employee-owned RIA took a majority stake investment ↗

Berger Financial Group plans to more than double its footprint and staff, and Investcorp is looking at more opportunities beyond supporting Berger in the "untapped" wealth space.

Rockstar Energy founder builds Celsius stake, wants to take over as CEO ↗

Rockstar Energy founder Russ Savage told CNBC he now controls 12 million shares of Celsius Holdings, amounting to roughly 4.7% of the energy drink company.

Investcorp’s First RIA Play Focused on ‘Mass Affluent’ ↗

The alternative asset manager’s foray into wealth management with the recent acquisition of $3 billion RIA Berger Financial is an opening salvo into the space, according to its North American private equity head.

Financial Planning Fraternity Gains Traction ↗

Mu Nu Upsilon has grown to over 70 members and two chapters, with 22 students landing wealth management internships last summer.

Deals & Moves: AlphaCore Seeds New Jersey Hub With $700M RIA ↗

Also, Wealth Enhancement nears $160 billion with Illinois-based firm, Summit adds partners in Georgia and Oregon, Aspen Standards keeps acquiring, and Savvy tops $4 billion in recruited assets in 2026.

Wealth management has got junior advisors' first 90 days covered. What happens on day 91? ↗

As AI tools take over more of the research, drafting and prep work that once taught new advisors the job, firms are racing to figure out what should replace it.

WealthStack Roundup: Astraeus Launches AI Platform for Advisory Firms ↗

In other advisor tech news, Dispatch creates and names four industry veterans to its advisory board, and Orion provides fractional share support for Schwab advisors.

How better understanding brain science can boost advisors' business ↗

From showing up authentically to understanding oxytocin, a session at this week's CAAFP held by The American College of Financial Services called into question some traditional industry approaches to planning.

Keeping Your Bitcoin Riches Safe Has Never Been Harder ↗

No method is ever 100% reliable.

Prime Capital Sells Minority Stake to Carlyle, Gives Owners Liquidity Opportunity ↗

Previous minority investor, Abry Partners, will exit through the deal with Carlyle, allowing some of Prime Capital’s 160 advisor-owners to realize gains.

A 401(k) Is the Best Retirement Plan, Despite Its Inventor’s Doubts ↗

More Americans than ever have retirement savings—and 401(k)s are a big reason why.

Edward Jones Set for January Bank Launch to Widen Client Lending Options ↗

Edward Jones is on track to expand lending options through an in-house bank even as its new HNW division takes hold, according to wealth and field management head David Chubak.

The Supreme Court Quietly Killed SEC Independence ↗

It is unrealistic to think that the SEC can be unaffected by a fundamental transformation in how the federal government operates.

Raymond James Recruits $1.1B Team From Baird ↗

The Cranberry Township, Pa.-based group is the second billion-dollar-plus team to join the firm's employee channel in two weeks, following a $5.4 billion recruit from Comerica.

A Lingua Franca for Advisors on AI ↗

As agentic platforms proliferate, advisors need to scrutinize vendor integrations, pricing stability, financial backing and certification standards before committing.

The Valuation Gap in RIA M&A ↗

Why systematized growth commands a premium.

RIAs Need a Holistic Marketing Plan Now More Than Ever ↗

Most RIAs build holistic financial plans for their clients but far fewer apply the same discipline to their own growth strategy.

The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Ryan Belanger on Why AI Matters Now to RIAs ↗

Claro Advisors’ Ryan Belanger explains why he believes the future belongs to firms that rethink how they operate, not just the tools they use.

Why a $1.5B wirehouse team considered independence but jumped to Merrill ↗

Although many advisors choose to leave Wall Street mainstays in favor of firms offering greater independence, some find they're still most at home at another wirehouse. Just ask Todd Hatfield.

Perigon Wealth Management: Building a Tech Stack Through Partnerships ↗

Jon Seif of Perigon Wealth Management discusses why the firm seeks vendors who will partner with them rather than focus on the “next individual feature.”

Advisors Must Master Retiretech to Guide Plan Sponsors ↗

Plan sponsors face overwhelming technology choices. Advisors who understand the retiretech ecosystem can help employers identify real problems and select solutions that fit.

Megayacht Amadea sold for $187 million to Dubai billionaire with Trump ties ↗

The sale of the Amadea caps a turbulent and controversial history for the 348-foot yacht, which was seized from a sanctioned Russian oligarch.

Morningstar: Investors Miss Out on 12% of Fund Returns Over Decade ↗

The return gap was smallest for investors in U.S. equity and allocation funds.

WTW, SEI partner on private market offerings ↗

WTW Investments and SEI see enough of a market to develop private market offerings for U.S. defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans.

Q&A: Corient CEO Kurt MacAlpine on Changing the Economics of the RIA ↗

CEO Kurt MacAlpine discusses why he believes Corient’s partnership-based service model, combined with long-term strategic backing, has won deals such as this week’s acquisition of $21 billion Summit Trail Advisors.

3 types of social capital behind financial advisor success ↗

Speakers at The American College of Financial Services' CAAFP like investing legend John Rogers shed light on how people fuel long-term success in the industry.

What advisors need to know about the rising costs of health insurance ↗

Lifetime medical costs and ACA marketplace premiums are skyrocketing. Here's how advisors are helping clients keep their retirements on track.

Wealth Management CTO Think Tank: Strategic Insights for Wealth Technology Leaders ↗

China Software, Cloud Computing ETFs Ride AI Open-Source Momentum ↗

The success of China’s open-weight models gives investors more diversification options in the AI and cloud computing trade.

Edelman, Prime Capital To Settle Lawsuit With Stipulations on Advisor Moves ↗

The multi-year legal battle ends with an injunction requiring Prime Capital to ensure that Edelman planners moving between firms adhere to transition protocols.

California’s Proposition 40 Billionaire Tax ↗

How to prepare before the November 2026 ballot.

House Committee Advances Legislation Affecting Tax-Exempt Organizations ↗

Republicans argue that bills are needed to increase transparency and accountability.

Model Portfolios Stay Hot as LPL Launches New Suite ↗

The move comes amid increased demand for personalization and a flurry of other recent launches.

Corient Acquires UHNW-Focused $21B Summit Trail Advisors ↗

Summit Trail will join the mega RIA Corient, which continues its run of plus-billion-dollar acquisitions.

Trump Accounts Could Redefine Wealth Management ↗

Firms that treat Trump Accounts as merely operational will miss the chance to build decades-long household relationships starting at birth rather than midlife.

401(k) Real Talk Episode 204: August 5, 2026 ↗

Open, honest and candid discussion about OCIO DC assets, Empower's earnings, new CFPB rules, the truth about the advisor shortage, PEPs and more.

A Lot of What We Know About Talent Search Is Wrong ↗

New data from The Well Recruiting Solutions reveals advisory firms negotiate away credentials, salary ranges and experience requirements to secure the talent they want.

People Moves: RBC Clearing & Custody Hires Former Pershing Executive for Business Development ↗

Also, Kestra Financial hires client service and operations leads; alt-focused Quincy Wells names a CIO; and Toronto-based Verecan Capital adds a CFO as it pushes further into the United States.

Fake Advisor Gets 3 Years in Prison for Fraud, Crypto Spending Spree ↗

Hunter Haithcock will spend over three years in prison for impersonating a TD Ameritrade advisor and defrauding dozens of investors.

16 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Aug. 4, 2026) ↗

Asset managers are doing an about face on outsourcing, seeking to bring more functions in-house. A combo of factors has created an opportunity in muni bond investing. These are among investment must reads for financial…

$2.5B Hightower Affiliate Joins Signature Wealth Division ↗

The addition sees Hightower Signature Wealth grow to $40 billion in less than a year through a combination of affiliates and newly acquired firms.

Allworth Financial Acquires $1.1B Tax-Focused RIA Sachetta ↗

The deal comes shortly after Allworth secured a new investment round from Integrum Holdings while retaining its prior stakeholders, Lightyear Capital and Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

Are Today's 'Diversified' Index Funds Really Diversified? ↗

Passive does not always mean diversified.

Sequoia Financial Acquires $1.36B Twin Cities RIA ↗

The Akron-based RIA adds another Minneapolis-St. Paul firm, its first RIA acquisition this year.