Broker Dealers
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Bob McCann Bids Merrill Adieu
By Janet LevauxRobert McCann has left his post as head of Merrill Lynch's wealth-management division now that its merger with Bank of America has been completed. McCann, 50,...
February 01, 2009
Who's Investing Where?"Nearly half of U.S. households own equities or bonds, a significant increase during the last two decades, however, ownership of these investment assets has declined...
February 01, 2009
B/D Briefs News & ProductsMaking a final determination on a long anticipated decision on whether equity indexed annuities (EIAs) are insurance products or securities, the SEC voted December 17...
February 01, 2009
Catching Up With...In these troubled times, independent broker/dealers have a unique set of issues. With margins thin to begin with and their reps hurting from the market's...
February 01, 2009
Moving and ShakingWhen Bob Dineen joined Lincoln Financial Network six years ago, the organization was losing huge money -- up to $70 million a year. Not only...
February 01, 2009
Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney to CombineMorgan Stanley, Smith Barney to Combine, Joint Venture Should Have 20,000-Plus FAs The former Morgan Stanley Dean Witter is set to become Morgan Stanley Smith Barney,...
February 01, 2009
David Macchia Interview: Tom JamesDavid Macchia: The events that have played out in the economy in recent months have been remarkable. I know you've witnessed a great deal in...
February 01, 2009
Edward Jones Now Close to 11,200 FAs; Will 'Take Boring Any Day,' Says WeddleWhat's your latest advisor headcount? We had a good year in 2008 in terms of how we grow, which is through organic growth. We refuse...