Broker Dealers
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Merrill Lynch Advisors Top Latest Female-Advisors List
By Janet LevauxMerrill Lynch Global Wealth Management says that 35 of Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" list are members of the firm (including advisors with Banc of America Investment Services).
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...
June 01, 2009
B/D News & ProductsThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is proposing a major expansion of its BrokerCheck service which would make records of final regulatory actions against brokers...
June 01, 2009
SEC's Walters Backs Harmonizing B/D, Advisor RulesYet another top official at the SEC is championing the idea of harmonizing rules for investment advisors and broker/dealers. In a speech before the Mutual...