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FSI Sharply Hikes BD Members’ Dues to Boost Lobbying Efforts
By Melanie WaddellThe FSI said that its board of directors voted unanimously to expand its reach on Capitol Hill and in the states and that a boost in its BD members dues will help the lobbying group.
October 19, 2011
Raymond James’ Income Flat as Advisor Headcount Rises: Q3 EarningsPrivate-client sales for the past 12 months were nearly $2.2 billion, a 15% increase over the 2010 fiscal year.
October 19, 2011
Options Usage Means More High-Net-Worth Clients, Study Finds: RIS 2011Advisors who use options have larger books of business and tend to be more experienced than advisors that do not use options.
October 17, 2011
Q3 Earnings: Schwab Misses Estimates as Average Revenue Per Trade FallsNet new assets in Advisor Services totaled $10.6 billion, a 33% year-over-year increase and no change from the second quarter of 2011.
October 17, 2011
Broker-Dealers to Jump on Annuity BandwagonThe current low-rate environment may be somewhat of a struggle for some investors, but carriers and advisors continue to sell annuity products, according to industry insider Jeremy Alexander.
October 17, 2011
Broker-Dealers to Jump on Annuity BandwagonThe current low-rate environment may be somewhat of a struggle for some investors, but carriers and advisors continue to sell annuity products, according to industry insider Jeremy Alexander.
October 13, 2011
Breakaway Brokers: More Hype Than Truth, Says ExpertVery few wirehouse advisors move to go independent each year, says Chip Roame of Tiburon Strategic Advisors at the groups San Francisco conference.
October 10, 2011
Morgan Keegan Court Victory May Actually Be ‘Enormous Defeat,’ Recruiter SaysA recent ruling by a judge overturning a $9.2 million award in Morgan Keegans favor isnt likely to give parent company Regions Financial much upside as it looks to sell the brokerage firm, experts say.