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Remember the PEOs
By Dorothy MiragliaThere's another way for employers and their brokers to handle PPACA hassles.
February 11, 2014
Why Won’t Advisors Sell?Securities Americas Roger Verboon relates what he sees on the front lines of advisor M&A: emotional hurdles for sellers, financial for buyers.
February 11, 2014
LPL Beats Q4 Estimates, Drops Bank PlansThe IBD improves its net income by 20%, but its profit margin is hurt by weak cash-sweep results.
February 10, 2014
Baird Grabs Wells Fargo Team as FSC Adds Morgan Stanley RepsThe wirehouse groups join an employee-owned firm and an IBD with about $215 million and $300 million in client assets, respectively.
February 06, 2014
Securities America Rolls Out ‘Breakaway’ Model to Lure Wirehouse RepsReps can join it as independent contractors but work in a branch office.
February 05, 2014
Ameriprise Advisors Boost Fees 11% in 2013The company plans a new ad with Tommy Lee Jones to run during the Sochi Olympics.
February 05, 2014
CMS updates exchange plan agent adviceProducers should be careful about names and promise not to discriminate, officials say.
February 03, 2014
LPL, Commonwealth Grab Advisor TeamsThe two IBDs trade affiliated teams based in Minnesota and Iowa.