Broker Dealers
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FSC Names Jerry Murphy New President and CEO
By Janet LevauxAtlanta-based FSC Securities Corp., one of Advisor Groups three independent broker-dealers, said it named Jerry Murphy as its new president and CEO on Monday.
August 18, 2011
Your target group is crucial to referralsIt is crucial to have a good definition of your target group in order to be more referable.
August 18, 2011
2011 Broker-Dealers of the Year—SlideshowGet to know the winners of the 2011 Broker-Dealers of the Year
August 17, 2011
Securities America Deal: ‘Huge Gamble’ for Advisors and Ladenburg, Experts SayRecruiters are concerned that the deal will be good for Ameriprise but leave advisors in the cold, leaving them with uncertainty and lacking in better services and products.
August 17, 2011
Raymond James Hires Two Merrill AdvisorsRaymond James said Wednesday that it had added two Merrill Lynch advisors to its Raymond James & Associates branch office in Tallahassee, Fla., with about $114 million in assets and more than $600,000 in yearly fees and commissions.
August 17, 2011
Ladenburg Thalmann to Buy Securities America for $150 MillionParent of IBDs Investacorp and Triad Advisors promises to keep troubled Securities America independent, and its management team intact.
August 15, 2011
Investors Capital Matching Advisors' FSI ContributionsThe broker-dealer's advisors have just pledged some $25,000 to the advocacy group, with matching contributions from Investors Capital CEO Tim Murphy and advisor Don Ingram.
August 15, 2011
Baird Adds 5 Morgan Stanley Advisors in Salt Lake CityThe veteran financial advisors joining Baird manage $250million-plus in client assets.