Broker Dealers
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Schwab, Fidelity Halt Sales of RCS, AR Capital Products, Again
By Janet LevauxThis news follows a recent decision by AR Capital to stop issuing new investment programs starting Jan. 1.
November 19, 2015
Grasping the essential solutions to win tomorrowDue to the Affordable Care Acts complex mandates, its more important than ever to partner with colleagues, clients and related professionals to offer solutions that suit all stakeholders involved including women.
November 18, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: Where Are the Credit Suisse Reps Going?Many of these advisors decline to hook up with Wells Fargo and opt instead to join rival wirehouses.
November 18, 2015
Are Brokers Really as Anti-DOL Fiduciary as Their BDs?Brokers are the men and women on the front lines of where a DOL fiduciary rule would be played out. What's their perspective?
November 18, 2015
How Raymond James Grabbed a $2.9B Merrill TeamThe long-time Merrill reps say they needed a flexible platform and low-cost funds to compete.
November 17, 2015
AIG Advisor Group for Sale: Who’s Likely to Buy It?With Cetera also up for grabs, who could pounce on the latest IBD to hit the market?
November 17, 2015
RCS Capital Profits Plunge in Q3; Cetera's Roth Named CEOEquity raised by the wholesale unit in the quarter was less than half what it was a year ago, the troubled firm reported.
November 17, 2015
Advisors Take Note: Compliance Officers Are WatchingYet only 51% of compliance officers in a Schwab survey said they were very confident that their monitoring policies were effective.