Broker Dealers
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Employee Advisors and Their Implications for the Future
By Michael E. KitcesThe ongoing trend toward employee advisors seems to be a tremendous positive for the planning profession.
November 07, 2013
Want a Big Paycheck to Switch BDs? Beware the True PriceCulture beats cash when it comes to picking the right firm, recruiter Jon Henschen says.
November 07, 2013
SIFMA Launches Investor First Initiative; CEO Gregg Says SEC Should Go First on FiduciaryThe Our Partnership with You initiative is designed to help investors get the most out of their relationship with their advisor.
November 06, 2013
Variable annuity contracts may require continuing attentionWhat broker-dealers need to know when changes are made to existing VA policies
November 05, 2013
NEXT Financial Seen as Ripe for Schorsch’s Next Big BuyAn industry expert says the rep-owned IBD could be next in the real-estate magnates buying spree.
November 05, 2013
LPL Scores $1.2 Billion Hybrid RIAThe Householder Group, which has about 40 offices and 50 advisors, becomes the latest affiliate of the IBD.
November 01, 2013
Finding an Indie Business Model Right for YouDuring ThinkAdvisors Going Independent virtual conference, Alan Harter and other panelists described how the right partners can make the transition easier and more profitable.
October 30, 2013
LPL Beats Q3 Estimates on Strong RIA, Advisor GrowthThe independent broker-dealer says advisors had average ommissions of $156,000 in the third quarter.