State Regulation
Get the latest news and insights on the Securities and Exchange Commission's' financial regulations, enforcement actions and related activities.
Regulators Want Indexed Annuity Sellers to Get Real
By Allison BellSome show annual returns climbing over 10% for several years. A working group hates that.
February 24, 2026
12 States With the Highest Household Net WorthThe median net worth across the U.S. ranges from $62,500 to nearly $700,000, new data shows.
February 23, 2026
Massachusetts Advisor, Firm to Pay $150,000 in Annuity Switching CaseJeffrey Cutter and his firm failed to disclose significant upfront commissions and other conflicts of interest, a jury found.
February 18, 2026
Ex-NFL Player Convicted in $197M Medicare FraudJoel Rufus French was found guilty of selling patient information and sham doctors' orders for orthotic braces.
February 12, 2026
Using Trusts to Minimize State-Level TaxesFor clients expecting large capital gains and other liquidity events, planning opportunities exist.
February 12, 2026
12 Cities Where Millennials Are Moving: 2026Many in this cohort are relocating for job opportunities, preferable lifestyles, family or other considerations.
February 06, 2026
The Radical Force That Built Markets and Reshaped SocietyAuthor Sven Beckert tells ThinkAdvisor how capitalism evolved — and how New York's new Democratic Socialist mayor fits in.
February 03, 2026
Ex-Advisor Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for $94M Ponzi SchemeAbout 25 Venezuelans applauded as a court official handcuffed Andrew Jacobus and escorted him away, the Miami Herald reported.