Broker Dealers
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B/D Briefing: Alignment Time
By James J. GreenIn late September 2009, Patrick McEvoy changed jobs, moving from the presidency of Multi-Financial Securities, part of the ING broker/dealer network, to become president and...
December 30, 2009
T.J. Pool on being an "ethical advisor"T. J. Pool of Arlington, Texas-based Options Marketing, Inc. recently shared his thoughts with us on being an ethical advisor. Following are highlights from that discussion.
December 23, 2009
Woodbury Financial Services appoints Patrick McEvoy President and CEOWoodbury Financial Services, Oakdale, Minn., has named Patrick McEvoy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
December 22, 2009
Woodbury Financial Services appoints Patrick McEvoy President and CEOWoodbury Financial Services, Oakdale, Minn., has named Patrick McEvoy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer.
December 18, 2009
Ed Jones Survey Says: Americans Want to Save'Increase savings' ranks as the top financial priority for Americans in 2010, according to an Edward Jones survey of 1,000 individuals.
December 16, 2009
Commonwealth: 'Record 2009 Recruiting;' New FA-Revenue Tops $60 MillionCommonwealth's average revenue per new, or recruited, advisor increased 40 percent year-over-year, reaching $350,000 in gross dealer concessions (GDC), or sales commissions.
December 16, 2009
Advisor Jobs: Encouraging SignsThe Securities Industry lost 900 jobs in November, but the job market for the industry appears to be establishing a bottom. Also encouraging is the level of hiring-related activity and aggressive plans for next year by many industry employers.
December 15, 2009
Time for a Transition (IV): Using Special Events to Boost BusinessTom McCarthy, affiliated with Commonwealth Financial, uses LifeBio system to build rapport with current clients and special guests - a great "next generation" strategy for smart advisors nationwide.