Broker Dealers
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Five Questions for the Top Retirement Advisor
By Ed McCarthy, CFP, RICPA conversation with Joe Montgomery, Optimal Service Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, Williamsburg, Va.
June 03, 2009
FINRA Slows Fines and Enforcement ActionsB/Ds and reps saw fewer fines and enforcement actions in 2008
June 01, 2009
MetLife Debuts Open-Enrollment ProgramMetLife Inc. has introduced a new online open-enrollment portal to help employers and brokers administer employee benefit programs.
June 01, 2009
Edward Jones Revamps Transition PackageTo help grow its advisor force this year, Edward Jones has developed an enhanced transition package for current successful financial advisors who join the firm....
June 01, 2009
Wachovia Securities Rebrands, Becomes Wells Fargo AdvisorsWachovia Securities is now using the Wells Fargo Advisors name, officially rebranding its business under its new parent, Wells Fargo & Company, the company says. "Today,...
June 01, 2009
LPL Financial Advisor to Aid Professionals 'in Transition'Bob Fragasso, president of Fragasso Financial Advisors in Pittsburgh, says the LPL Financial-affiliated firm is offering some services for free to local professionals who have...
June 01, 2009
Advisors Ask Who's Trustworthy?It seems like a pretty straightforward question. Until a year ago, we probably didn't give it much thought. Now, it seems like everyone is asking...
June 01, 2009
When Less Is MoreIt appears that the best broker/dealers limit the number of investment vehicles on their approved list. That's one of the findings of The Art of...