Broker Dealers
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Wall Street splits with smaller firms over broker-rule lawsuit
By Robert SchmidtSeveral banks opposed a lawsuit against the Department of Labor, saying it's time to focus on complying with the fiduciary rule.
June 22, 2016
7 BDs Fined Over RCS-Related Proxy ScandalMassachusetts fined seven BDs over a fraudulent proxy vote tied to American Realty Capital and other troubled firms once connected to Nicholas Schorsch.
June 20, 2016
The Constancy of ChangeAdvisors and their clients are doing more and more work online, as are the publications that support them. It simply makes good sense for business.
June 20, 2016
State Goes After BDs, ‘Rogue Brokers’The Massachusetts Securities Division says it is conducting a sweep of state-registered broker-dealers with an above average number of representatives with current misconduct reports on their record to learn details of the firms hiring policies and procedures.
June 20, 2016
When It Comes to Switching Broker-Dealers, Just Do It!For advisors who have decided to move on with their advisory practices, there are numerous reasons not to dawdle.
June 20, 2016
The Vision Thing: Why You Need It and How to Get ItImmigration, abortion, fracking, surtaxing the 1% presidential elections seem to hinge on issues like these, but in reality, elections are about vision.
June 20, 2016
Edward Jones’ Jim Weddle: Readying for the FutureThe head of the national broker-dealer looks at long-term trends in wealth management and sees big opportunities.
June 20, 2016
4 Sales Mistakes to AvoidAdvisors who correct their behavior now should soon see a difference in their business results.