Georgia Advisor Pleads Guilty in $380M Ponzi Scheme
By Melanie WaddellTodd Burkhalter "perpetrated what is likely the largest Ponzi scheme in Georgia history," a U.S. attorney said.
January 20, 2026
$1B Team Departs Raymond JamesRegulatory filings show the firm, led by Benjamin Cohen as managing partner, will custody with Schwab and Fidelity.
January 20, 2026
FINRA Sends Revised Outside Business Activity Rule to SECFINRA's new plan clarifies "a number of sticking points," including supervisory requirements for outside RIA activity, says ACA's Cooke.
January 20, 2026
New SEC Marketing Rule FAQ Tackles Fees, TestimonialsMore FAQs are likely on the way as the industry seeks clarity on the rule, says Valerie Mirko.
January 15, 2026
Carson Group Debuts Career Path Program, NextGen CouncilInvesting in rising advisors is key, Carson Group CEO Burt White says.
January 14, 2026
FINRA and SEC May Think More About Fixed Annuities This YearBut NAFA's chair hopes issuers can spend less time on regulatory threats and more on opportunities.
January 13, 2026
Retail Channel Market Share Nears Parity With Institutional: CerulliWirehouses are managing $6.1 trillion in retail assets while independent RIAs manage $3.5 trillion, research finds.
January 13, 2026
Creative Planning Scoops Up Swiss Wealth FirmThe deal is the mega-RIA's first international acquisition.