Broker Dealers
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Raymond James Misses Estimates, Despite Strong Recruiting
By Janet LevauxThe firm is in the process of acquiring some 200 Alex. Brown advisors from Deutsche Bank.
January 15, 2016
Market Drop Due to ‘Cracking’ Investor Confidence, Not RecessionCommonwealths Brad McMillan argues that even a confidence-driven bear market would be short-lived, especially if corporate earnings hold up.
January 14, 2016
Docupace Aims to Break Free From RCS CapitalThe tech firm wants to follow Cetera Financial's lead in separating itself from its troubled majority owner.
January 13, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: LPL Adds 25-Branch Bank to PlatformThe $750 million group is based in Pennsylvania and recently added a $120 million rep to its wealth operations.
January 13, 2016
MetLife's Planned Spinoff of Retail Unit Puts Pressure on AIGCalls from investors, including Carl Icahn, for AIG to split into three insurers to shed SIFI status are expected to intensify.
January 11, 2016
IBD Commonwealth Hits $1 Billion Revenue MarkMeanwhile, its independent reps are averaging close to $600,000 in yearly fees and commissions.
January 11, 2016
Top 14 Fund Managers of 2015: MorningstarWinners will be picked in five categories, with no one firm dominating the list of nominees.
January 08, 2016
RCS Capital Reveals Latest Saviors; Lightyear-AIG Deal Talk GrowsTwo PE firms and Eaton Vance are allowing RCAP to forgo debt payments; meanwhile, recruiter says "lawyers are working" on Lightyear's AIG Advisor Group deal.