The Daily Brief

Clients are using tax refunds to pay down debt, not invest; Ameriprise gains team from Wells Fargo and MainSource Banks acquires Indiana investment firm.

RBC launches new tech suite, the real reason fees are going down and how a small online auction site uncovered a profoundly undervalued Chinese vase.

Dalvin Tomlinson may have a second career as a financial advisor after the NFL, being upfront about fees beats a one-fee structure and Anthony Scaramucci joins the Jeb and Jeter team.

Tips for the NFL's 2017 draft class, Vanguard slashes more fees and AdvisorEngine buys Kredible.

Investopedia adds a prospecting tool to its Advisor Insights, Quovo raises $10 million in Series B funding and what makes a good advisor website.

New research shows advisors aren't worried about robos, USB launches family office toolkit and a California Democrat proposes a wealth tax.

Want to buy art? Bloomberg has a primer, FinMason builds out its staff and high school kids need some college financial planning help.

The Unicorn Frappuccino has sent Starbucks' stock soaring, FPA partners with FP Transitions for succession planning and iCapital expands access to accredited investors.

UBS commissioned Annie Leibovitz to create a female empowerment art exhibit, fees of target date funds dropping and the economy is scaring investors.

Crédit Mutuel hires Watson, Raymond James adds two asset managers and new book offers retirement advice.