Hightower COO Leaves Firm After Less Than 2 Years
By John ManganaroThe firm has made a number of high-level leadership changes since former CEO Bob Oros departed.
January 28, 2026
Raymond James Launches AI Operations AgentDubbed Rai, the tech uses natural language processing and generative AI to support advisors' daily work.
January 28, 2026
Active ETFs Saw Record Launches and Closures in 2025Niche strategies led the roughly 40% increase in the introduction of such funds, Morningstar reports.
January 28, 2026
Northern Trust Hit With $35M Elder Fraud LawsuitThe lawsuit alleges that Northern Trust's former vice president stole millions from a $20 million legacy trust.
January 28, 2026
Bond ETFs Show Up (Occasionally) on Annuity Issuer Asset ListsAnnuities are hot. Bonds are hot. ETFs are hot. How do you pair them?
January 28, 2026
Fed Holds Rates Steady, Notes 'Stabilization' in Jobless RateThe FOMC voted 10-2 Wednesday to hold the benchmark rate in a range of 3.5% - 3.75%.
January 28, 2026
10 Most Neighborly American Cities: 2026These metro areas have high rates of volunteerism, social and economic connectedness, Redfin finds.
January 28, 2026
CFP Board to Increase CE Requirements in 2027The board is also clarifying that competency to practice independently is not measured by the CFP exam alone.








