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Ex-Merrill Broker Says He's Relieved After Do-Not-Call Allegation Expunged
By Jeff BermanAn arbitrator for FINRA called the allegation made by Merrill against its former broker defamatory in a recent decision.
November 29, 2021
4 Big FINRA Rule Changes in 2021The BD regulator has been busy updating its rule book, and more changes are expected in 2022.
November 29, 2021
Commonwealth Plans Big Tech Investments as More of Its Advisors Ditch FINRA"Commonwealth actually looks more like a national RIA than it does a traditional broker-dealer," CEO Wayne Bloom tells ThinkAdvisor.
November 29, 2021
Raymond James Hires Edward Jones Exec to Lead RecruitingRobert Moseley will lead the advisor recruiting platform for the firm, which had close to 8,500 advisors Sept. 30.
November 24, 2021
Best & Worst Performing Robo-Advisors Over the Past 5 YearsThe 60/40 portfolio is not dead in the robo-advisor space.
November 24, 2021
'The Changing Complexion of Wealth': Attracting More Diverse Talent at MerrillThe wealth management exec says the industry must "take steps to make this profession more appealing for talent we wish to attract."
November 24, 2021
Google Reviews Are the New Client Referrals: Samantha RussellThe new Google Screened "could be a huge game changer" under the new SEC ad rule, she says.
November 24, 2021
Ex-Edward Jones Rep Indicted for Allegedly Defrauding Clients Out of $778KRonald Molo used some funds to pay for vehicles, credit card balances and home mortgages, prosecutors say.