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Roame Predicts Next Scandal in Advisory Industry
By Janet LevauxThe consultant points to the next industry scandal in his keynote address at confab in San Francisco, along with several other key trends.
October 03, 2013
Fiduciary rules will cost millions in complianceThe proposed changes to the fiduciary standard could cost up to $8 million to set up and about $2 million a year to maintain, per broker-dealer.
October 03, 2013
Merrill Nabs $11M Team From UBS; Raymond James Recruits $1.8M Group From FiNetMeanwhile, Morgan Stanley adds a $1.9 million institutional advisor from Merrill in Atlanta.
October 02, 2013
8 Steps to a Successful Succession Plan: United PlannersToo many advisors still run their firms as a practice, rather than a business, says UP's Caffari-Agasi.
October 02, 2013
Advisor Group Taps Compliance Chief as CEO to Replace RothErica McGinnis says she won't attempt to fill Larry Roth's shoes and is grateful for his leadership and legacy.
October 02, 2013
Billionaire Schorsch to Buy Investors Capital, Hatteras FundsReal estate mogul Nicholas Schorsch continued his acquisition spree with the announcement that RCS would buy the IBD Investors Capital.
October 01, 2013
Strong Dividends, Steady Earnings & Stock GainsThe shareholder-owned electric utility industry extended its near-decade-long trend of widespread dividend increases during Q2.
September 29, 2013
MoneyBlock Picks Up Where Schwab’s BrokersXpress Left OffMoneyBlock looked to BrokersXpress alumni to help build a similar style of BD, and a number of senior staffers, including Gary Martino, made the leap.