USAF adds third contender for initial robot-wingman buy; picks 9 for next phase
Left in the cold after the Air Force picked Anduril and General Atomics to develop prototype robot wingmen, Northrop Grumman responded with a secret, self-financed effort to get back in…
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed new details Monday about the U.S. operation to capture and arrest Nicolás Maduro, describing a meticulously planned raid that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off…
Top 529 Plan Questions Financial Advisors Must Know
There are many ways financial advisors can help their clients who are grappling with the looming cost of college. But 529 plans are the top college savings topic clients ask…
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Washington — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection, a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the…
ASI: Advisors’ Views on Markets, Economy Dims
Financial advisors’ confidence in both the equity markets and the U.S. economy fell in November, and a growing number say the future isn’t looking so bright either. Current sentiment around…
Judge in Maduro's case has previously been a thorn in Trump's side
Alvin Hellerstein was 64 years old when former President Bill Clinton appointed him to the federal bench. That was more than a quarter century ago. Now, the 92-year-old senior judge…
Their homes survived the historic LA area wildfires, but a year later they fear living in them
ALTADENA, Calif. — ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — “DANGER: Lead Work Area” reads a sign on a front door of an Altadena home. “May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes…
RIA Deals: Wealth Enhancement, EP Wealth Acquire
We’re nearing the last call for deal announcements in 2025, and several firms placed their final orders this week. Wealth Enhancement made a splash with three deals this week, while…
Watch: How the US attack on Venezuela unfolded
President Donald Trump has said the US will “run” Venezuela after it launched strikes on the country and captured President Nicolas Maduro. In an address on state television, Venezuela’s Vice-President…
Why Succession Planning Must Top Advisors’ 2026 To-Do List
As 2025 comes to a close, most advisory firm owners, including myself, are once again carving out time to reflect on the past year. We review client service models, evaluate…
















