Broker Dealers
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What Do Raymond James' Layoffs Mean for Advisor Recruiting?
By Janet LevauxThe firm added a net 251 advisors in the past year. Will that trend continue as it cuts workers in other roles?
September 10, 2020
FINRA Fines Former LPL, Woodbury Rep Who Accepted Client's GiftsThe broker, now suspended for four months, inherited over $715,000 after her "second cousin once removed" died, the regulatory group says.
September 10, 2020
How Behavioral Finance Can Help Clients and AdvisorsAdvisors using these techniques tend to educate clients about potential volatility and urge them to expect it, according to a recent industry report.
September 10, 2020
How to Talk Politics With Clients Ahead of the ElectionHartford Funds' John Diehl says these chats "can uncover further details on what clients' value ... and ultimately help foster a strong, effective relationship."
September 10, 2020
Top 10 Questions Investors Are Asking Right Now: LPLRyan Detrick, chief market strategist for LPL Financial, tackles top concerns as the volatility index, or VIX, starts to creep up again.
September 10, 2020
RIA in a Box Added to SEI Wealth: Tech RoundupAlso, Envestnet rolls out a retirement analytics solution for broker-dealers, as Advicent announces a Naviplan-MX development.
September 10, 2020
Commonwealth Still Grappling With SEC Over 12b-1 FeesThe regulator wants more data about revenue sharing, as the firm seeks a protective order.
September 09, 2020
How Much Do Financial Advisors Earn in Different States?The average advisor earns far more in some states than others.