Broker Dealers
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Why I Chose A Career in Insurance
By Jocelyn HortonMany college students are opting for careers in "cool" industries. Here's why one recent graduate bucked the trend.
May 24, 2012
Raymond James Shows Morgan Keegan Effect on April Results for FAsThe combined advisor force generated more than $250 million in total fees and commissions with Morgan Keegan FAs adding nearly 25% boost.
May 24, 2012
Raymond James’ Curtis Voices Qualified Support for Fiduciary StandardIn his coming-out as successor to Dick Averitt at Raymond James' independent contractor arm, Curtis says he would like to see better definition of an "FA-level" fiduciary standard.
May 23, 2012
Kickstarter for Wall Street? Broker-Dealers Get Into the Crowdfunding GameIts official: the money people are rallying to the crowd-funding cause.
May 23, 2012
Advisors Deliver Two-Thirds of Raymond James Revenue, Says CEO ReillyBidding to be the premier alternative to Wall Street, Raymond James focuses on service and technology and is seeing particular recruiting success in its employee BD unit.
May 22, 2012
The 2012 Broker-Dealer Presidents’ PollInvestment Advisor magazine asked the presidents at top broker-dealers about challenges to their business, their reps and their futures.
May 22, 2012
Investment Advisor’s 2012 Broker-Dealer Reference GuideEurope, regulation, margin squeeze, market volatility, succession planning and oh yes, the day-to-day pressures of running a business.
May 22, 2012
Hearing on Bachus' SRO Bill Set for June 6The House Financial Services Committee announced Wednesday that it will hold a hearing on June 6 on the redraft of Rep. Spencer Bachus bill calling for an SRO to oversee advisors.