Bill Seeks to Modernize Advisor Payment Rules
By Melanie WaddellThe Clarity for Compensation Act would "permanently allow commission payments to be made directly to advisors' business entities."
January 22, 2026
Georgia Advisor Pleads Guilty in $380M Ponzi SchemeTodd Burkhalter "perpetrated what is likely the largest Ponzi scheme in Georgia history," a U.S. attorney said.
January 21, 2026
Choreo Adds $1.3B via Dual AcquisitionThe RIA agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of Northeast Financial Group and Herbein Financial Group.
January 20, 2026
7 Steps Advisors, Wealth Firms Can Take to Win in 2026Industry leaders Shirl Penney and Natalie Wolfsen sound off on today's key issues with author April Rudin.
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.