Broker Dealers
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How Interactive Brokers Lures RIAs From Rivals
By Jeff BermanEasy crypto access is just one offering leading RIAs away from bigger firms like Schwab, marketing exec Steve Sanders says.
April 20, 2022
CFP Board Hikes Certification Cost, Adds New CE FeeThe new fee on CE providers will raise costs for CFPs, Michael Kitces says.
April 20, 2022
Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2022Of 12 major financial firms that posted first-quarter earnings, just five increased profits from a year ago.
April 19, 2022
Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Ran Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme, SEC SaysThe ex-broker allegedly blew over $800,000 of clients' funds on luxury cars and his credit card payments.
April 19, 2022
LPL Launches Paraplanning Services for Its AdvisorsThe firm's also testing tax and HNW services, says Aneri Jambusaria, EVP of its Planning & Advice Services.
April 19, 2022
Ed Slott: IRS Secure Act Regs Are 'Final Nail in the Coffin' for IRAs in Estate Plans"RIP IRAs as a long-term planning vehicle," Slott tells ThinkAdvisor.
April 18, 2022
Merrill, Private Bank Profits Jump 28%; Advisor Headcount DipsThe firm's wealth management unit ended Q1 with 1.3% fewer advisors than the previous quarter.
April 15, 2022
Barred Broker's Probation Revoked After Unauthorized Caribbean TripThe former Raymond James and Alliance Global Partners rep had been charged with defrauding at least 100 clients.