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Nonprofits: a Global Economic Powerhouse
By Michael S. FischerNonprofits are major employers and contribute significantly to economic growth throughout the world, a study by the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies reveals.
March 06, 2013
FINRA’s Proposed Broker Recruitment Bonus Rule Makes Strange BedfellowsSIFMA and NAIFAs comment letters on FINRAs proposed rule on disclosing bonuses paid to brokers to switch BDs agree with me. Now Im worried.
March 01, 2013
Top 4 Commission-Free ETF PlatformsHere's what the major firms offer when it comes to trading for free in the exchange-traded universe.
March 01, 2013
As LPL’s Dwyer Steps Down, Moore Steps InAfter 20 years, the executive leaves the IBDs sales efforts in the hands of the Advisor & Institution Solutions president.
February 28, 2013
Lincoln’s BD 401(k) Platform Combines Professional Management, Fiduciary ProtectionLincoln Trust is launching a retirement plan solution for BDs that combines 3(21) fiduciary protection and an investment lineup of risk-based asset allocation models.
February 28, 2013
Raymond James Retires Morgan Keegan Brand, as Tech Transition EndsRaymond James said Tuesday it had wrapped up the conversion of Morgan Keegan operations and clients into Raymond James technology systems.
February 27, 2013
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q4 EarningsOne of the wirehouse firms produced a turnaround in profits of almost $800 million, while another reported almost $2.4 billion in losses.
February 27, 2013
Recruiting Roundup: FAs Join Morgan Stanley, Depart for BairdMeanwhile, Janney grabs advisors from Merrill Lynch and UBS.