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Fidelity: WealthCentral Platform Surpasses 600 Independent Advisory Firms Users
By John SullivanFidelity Investments announced Tuesday, August 31, that the number of RIA client firms now using its Web-based custodial system, called WealthCentral, had surpassed 600.
August 31, 2010
Rydex|SGI Advisor Confidence Falls to 16-Month Low; Consumer Confidence ImprovesFour confidence indexes, including the Rydex|SGI AdvisorBenchmarking survey and the Conference Board index, signal a bumpy ride for the U.S. economy.
August 31, 2010
'The Fiduciary Reference' Delivered to SEC Call for Comments'Must-read' papers include diverse views about fiduciary duty as applied to advice to investors.
August 30, 2010
Wirehouse Watch: Why Merrill's Results Top Morgan Stanley'sProfits and margins at BofA-Merrill are well ahead of those at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, despite MSSB's larger advisor force.
August 30, 2010
Schwab to Acquire ETF Manager Windward for $150 MillionCharles Schwab Corp. announced Monday, August 30, that it has agreed to acquire Boston-based Windward Investment Management, Inc., for $150 million in stock and cash.
August 30, 2010
Personal Income Rose but Consumers Saved Less in JulyAmerican consumers earned more in July, but they also spent more and saved less, according to the Commerce Department.
August 30, 2010
Investment Advisor Reveals 2010 Broker/Dealers of the YearInvestment Advisor announced Monday, August 30, the results of its 20th annual readers' poll for the 2010 Broker/Dealers of the Year.
August 30, 2010
Brokers International sponsorship boosts Iowa OpenRoger McCarty, founder and CEO of Brokers International Ltd., presents the check and trophy to Iowa Open champion Zack Vervaecke, left. Click the headline for the full story.