Broker Dealers
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Best Full-Service Investment Firms Ranked by Investors: J.D. Power — 2017
By Janet LevauxOverall satisfaction has risen across full-service broker-dealers, the survey finds, but robo-advisors present a clear threat.
April 05, 2017
JPMorgan Moves Ahead on Robo-Advisor, but Doesn’t Call It ThatThe bank refers to it as an automated advisor; CEO Dimon says the firm spent $600 million on fintech last year.
April 04, 2017
3 Steps to Offering Fiduciary-Friendly Rollover AdviceFinancial advisors can proactively take these steps to help make the most of the rollover opportunity while preparing for potential changes in the future.
April 03, 2017
Not All 90% Payouts Are Created EqualWhile the payouts of prospective independent firms may appear similar, there can be a wide income disparity between advisors.
April 03, 2017
Raymond James Is Ready to RoboThe firm, which works with over 7,000 advisors, plans to launch its own robo advisor later this year.
March 30, 2017
HighTower Adds LPL Group in St. LouisMeanwhile, a UBS team forms an RIA in Louisville and signs on with Raymond James' Investment Advisors Division.
March 24, 2017
Raymond James Names New Head of Financial Institutions GroupThe group has 725 independent advisors based in more than 200 banks and credit unions.
March 24, 2017
Top 5 Industries With the Best 401(k) PlansWhite-collar workers tend to have better plans than blue-collar ones, but there are outliers, Judy Diamond finds.