Broker Dealers
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Raymond James CEO on Future Deals: If They Make Sense, ‘We Will Do Them’
By Janet LevauxFollowing the Morgan Keegan deal, though, the firm is focused more on nice acquisitions
October 10, 2012
Raymond James Women Welcome Morgan Keegan, Other AdvisorsRJ's 18th annual Womens Symposium kickoff made it clear to women advisors from the newly acquired Morgan Keegan that they are a welcome addition.
October 09, 2012
Commonwealth Grabs $300M Team From First AlliedThe new group is based in Minnesota and includes four financial advisors.
October 08, 2012
Top 10 BDs Breakaway Advisors Want to JoinThe leading firms have one characteristic that makes them similar, according to the recruiter Chip Roame, and that might explain their appeal.
October 08, 2012
Top Portfolio Products: Vanguard Switches Indexes to Cut CostsNew products introduced over the last week include a new annuity from Northwestern Mutual, a fresh fund from Hatteras and a CRM update from Schwab.
October 05, 2012
SEC Charges Four Brokers With Overcharging Customers $18.7 MillionThe SEC charged four brokers who formerly worked on the cash desk at a New York-based BD with using hidden markups and markdowns and secretly keeping portions of profitable customer trades.
October 05, 2012
5 ways to get the most out of a mentorshipWant to make sure you're not wasting your (and your mentor's) time? Check out these tips from a producer who's spent most of his career being mentored.
October 04, 2012
Advisor, Broker Sentiment Brightest Since Financial Crisis: FidelityAdvisors and brokers are taking action to generate new business, placing greater importance on compensation, developing professionally and receiving marketing support.