Broker Dealers
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First Allied Launching More Platforms Thanks to RCAP, Schorsch
By Janet LevauxCEO Adam Antoniades describes the latest offerings and says plaintiffs' attorneys are using the media to cast a bad light on the BD industry.
June 17, 2014
Retirees Suffer as 401(k) Rollover Boom Enriches BrokersA three-month Bloomberg investigation found that former employees at major companies say sales reps lured them into rolling their 401(k)s into unsuitable investments.
June 16, 2014
DOL Fiduciary Rule in 2016?It may be 2016 before a new rule is in effect, and even thats a long shot, says Groom Law Group's Steve Saxon.
June 16, 2014
LPL to Move 1,000 Workers to New Carolinas FacilityThe IBD's employees in Charlotte will relocate 30 miles south in the coming years; LPL says it is investing $150 million in the area.
June 13, 2014
Vehicle-Neutral UMAs Lead Managed Account Growth: CerulliVehicle-neutral unified managed accounts are growing faster than any other kind of managed account program, according to Cerulli Associates.
June 12, 2014
Fee vs. commission-based services, an infographicAre you, as a broker, moving fast enough to be able to work with the oncoming changes?
June 10, 2014
AIG Advisor Group CEO: ‘Comfortable With Parent Company’The organization, a possible Schorsch target, is hosting its annual Womens Conference this week with a focus on growth.
June 09, 2014
Obstacles ahead in a shifting broker marketAre you ready for the best year in your agency's history. As the industry changes, some brokers are capitalizing on the opportunity.