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Private Fund Advisors Busted in Ponzi-Like Scheme Against Retirees: SEC
By Melanie WaddellMark Hanf and Hoai-Nam Chu Phan made material misrepresentations regarding the Pacific Fund and Freedom Fund, a complaint says.
August 31, 2026
$2.1B Team Splits From LPL, Joins CeteraCalifornia-based Sierra Ridge Advisor Group leaves LPL after just 13 months and plans to launch an RIA.
August 27, 2026
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Affluent Clients Need a Reality Check on Long-Term Care CostsIndustry data whisperer Lily Vittayarukskul looks at the story "statewide average cost" tables don't tell.
August 20, 2026
Best & Worst Medicare Advantage Plans in 12 States: JD Power, 2026Overall customer satisfaction fell 12 points from 2025, the research group found.
August 18, 2026
July CFP Exam Turnout Sets RecordThe CFP Board cheered the diversity and the number of women among the 3,621 test-takers.
August 18, 2026
Best Colleges in 10 Categories: Princeton Review, 2026The test prep company surveyed students at 392 schools on campus-life topics like support services, healthcare, politics and, of course, food.
August 14, 2026
12 Most Expensive States to Live ComfortablyA six-figure salary no longer guarantees financial ease in much of the United States, SmartAsset reports.
August 13, 2026
Merit Adds $900M Firm From CommonwealthThe Bridgeway Group is the sixth team to join Merit from the Commonwealth platform since LPL announced its acquisition last year.