Broker Dealers
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Who's looking out for us? Part three
By Richard HoeBroker-dealer partners are necessary and good, but why is all the power on one side of the equation?
August 07, 2013
ING to Launch New Advisor Platform in Q4The group's 1,500 affiliated independent reps will soon be working with more accounts and other financial information affecting their clients in an integrated way.
August 06, 2013
D.A. Davidson Buys IBD Crowell, Weedon of Los AngelesWith its latest acquisition, the Midwest-centered company has about 460 advisors and an expanding West Coast presence
August 05, 2013
FINRA Review, Investor Choice Act Highlight Arbitration AnomaliesBoth initiatives highlight longstanding concerns that the arbitration forum is skewed in favor of the industry, says NASAAs policy director.
August 02, 2013
Fee-based advisor channel enjoys rapid growthThe study pegs the number of financial advisors across all channels at 352,000, of which 21,000 are fee-based and 11,000 are registered with the SEC.
August 02, 2013
Fee-based advisor channel enjoys rapid growthThe study pegs the number of financial advisors across all channels at 352,000, of which 21,000 are fee-based and 11,000 are registered with the SEC.
August 01, 2013
Advisors ‘Haven’t Fully Committed’ to Social Media, SEI Expert SaysAs use by clients and companies in the industry expands, financial advisors seem to be apprehensive about using social media to grow their practices.
August 01, 2013
UBS Adds Morgan Stanley Advisor, but Loses Team to Boutique FirmA group of Wells Fargo reps with about $220 million in assets departs to go independent with an LPL affiliate.