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The lead

NARSA survey: 73.5% of advisors say clients want early Social Security over cut fears

The August poll of 189 Registered Social Security Analysts also found nearly 59% say clients doubt Congress will fix the program's finances.

Products & portfolios

8VC files $20.4M fund with zero sold; Bregal reports $80.8M co-invest sold

Coatue, Ares and D. E. Shaw also filed zero-sold offerings; Buccaneer and Almanack reported fully sold funds.

Practice management

Visionary Square will cover FINNY AI subscription costs for 250-plus advisors

The hybrid RIA, which has $24 billion in assets under supervision, will cover seat costs for the AI prospecting tool at its 140 partner firms.

Succession & selling a firm

RIA acquisitions through Sept. 22, 2026, ran 19% below 2025 pace

Cerulli estimates 35% of advisors, responsible for 40% of industry assets, expect to retire within the next decade.

Recruiting & transitions

Wealthcare, Mariner pitch 1099 affiliation to advisors fed up with Form ADV work

Matt Regan and Rob Sandrew said solo advisors are weighing platform support against keeping their own Form ADV registration.

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