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Is the Protocol Long for This World?
By Melanie WaddellSome Wall Street firms belonging to the Protocol for Broker Recruiting, commonly referred to as “the Protocol,” are responsible for a troubling trend.
April 28, 2011
In Securities America Case, States and NASAA Dispute Limits on LawsuitsMassachusetts, Montana and NASAA took action on Thursday to prevent any restrictions on lawsuits associated with two private-placement sales by Securities America, which was put up for sale by Ameriprise Financial on Monday.
April 28, 2011
U.S. Bank Re-Brands Ultra-HNW GroupAscent Private Capital Management is being led by former-Wells Fargo executive Michael Cole.
April 28, 2011
Mutual of Omaha Expands Fiduciary Partnership for Retirement Plan SponsorsMutual of Omaha announced Wednesday that it will expand on its partnership with Mesirow Financial to offer a plan-level fiduciary service to retirement plan customers.
April 27, 2011
Sale of Securities America: Advisors Should ‘Run,’ Recruiter SaysAdvisors with the IBD, which Ameriprise is selling, need to look at which options are best for them and their clients.
April 26, 2011
Securities America For Sale: Now What?Experts share their views on which firms might buy the IBD from Ameriprise and what the sale means for financial advisors.
April 25, 2011
2011 Q1 Earnings: Ameriprise Says Profits Rise, Will Sell Securities AmericaAmeriprise Financial, which released its first-quarter earnings late Monday, said it was looking to sell Securities America, its troubled broker-dealer. Ameriprise also took a $77 million charge against its earnings in Securities America legal matter.