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A re-cap from the 2015 Advisor Network Summit
By Carley MeinersHere's a collection of Tweets with what you missed.
August 11, 2015
5 Trends Impacting LPL’s Results & IBD SpaceThe independent broker-dealer sees M&As, fiduciary matters and lower sales of alternative products ahead.
August 07, 2015
Dwyer to Move to AR Global in Apollo-RCAP DealThe former LPL executive will continue to lead the wholesale distribution unit that RCAP sold to Apollo.
August 06, 2015
RCAP (Finally) Selling Troubled Wholesale UnitThe news comes as the firm says its alternative product sales are down 65% in Q2.
August 06, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule puts broker-dealers in Catch 22While no fan of the DOL's proposal, Michael Kitces nevertheless points out a damaging flaw in the insurance industry's core argument against it.
August 05, 2015
Sen. Warren Floats Bill to Stop Credit Checks by EmployersThe Equal Employment for All Act would prohibit employers from requiring potential employees to disclose their credit history when applying for a job.
August 05, 2015
LPL Posts Higher Q2 Earnings, Flat RevenueThe IBD had lower regulatory costs, but sales commissions slowed in the three months ending June 30.
August 05, 2015
Will 2015 Be the Year Financial Wellness Finally Takes Off?Less than a quarter of employers have financial wellness programs a potential source of new clients for advisors. But the field is expanding.