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Cerulli: Wirehouse Channel Losing Ground
By Staff WriterThe dually registered advisor channel could control 8.5% of client assets in 2012, according to Cerulli Associates Inc.
August 19, 2011
Raymond James Adds HNW Advisor From UBSThe $1 million producer is expected to join the independent channel of Raymond James with about $110 million in client assets.
August 19, 2011
Securities America Sale: Final Price Could Be $220 Million; Big Retention BonusesLadenburg Thalmann files 8-K; retention bonuses of 15% of yearly fees and commissions are being offered by the company, sources say.
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.