Broker Dealers
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How to Unleash the Power of Advisor Teams
By Angie HerbersIndependent advisory firms can help recruiting, clients and the bottom line by building "Diamond Teams."
May 29, 2018
Big News From Cetera, Financial Engines-Edelman and Raymond JamesTwo BDs and a major RIA made headlines announcing new hires and promotions — along with a significant merger.
May 29, 2018
Industry Standouts: The 2018 IA Broker-Dealer Reference GuideIn an increasingly competitive market, a limited number of firms - big, medium and small - remain atop the list for their best practices, ability to recruit and/or acquire more advisors, and support RIAs
May 25, 2018
American Portfolios Named a Top Place to Work in New YorkThe independent broker-dealer also is a three-time winner of the Investment Advisor Broker-Dealer of the Year awards.
May 24, 2018
Why Did SEC Leave 'Fiduciary' Out of Best-Interest Rule?SEC chief Clayton said using the same word to describe both broker and advisor relationships would create confusion, but Barbara Roper begs to differ.
May 24, 2018
SEC Floats Plan to Allow BDs to Release Research Reports on Funds, ETFsChanges would provide investors "with greater access to research to aid them in making investment decisions," said SEC chief Clayton.
May 23, 2018
Baird, RBC & Kestra Add Teams From Wells Fargo: Recruiting RoundupThe advisors make their moves in Arizona, Michigan, Florida and Washington.
May 23, 2018
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2018The equity markets had a weak first quarter, but broker-dealers and banks generally reported strong financial returns.