Broker Dealers
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Ben Edwards is Back: Opens 11th Branch in St. Louis
By Janet LevauxThe broker-dealer, led by the former president of A.G. Edwards, now has close to 40 financial advisors nationwide and about 45 staff members at its St. Louis headquarters.
September 24, 2010
Barclays Wealth Taps Merrill's General Counsel, Other ExecsDonald Gershuny joins from BofA-Merrill Lynch, while Peter Reynolds comes to the firm from RBS Americas and Caroline Simko from Alliance Bernstein.
September 24, 2010
SSgA's Rochte on GLD, Gold's Popularity and the ETF Industry: The Weekend InterviewInvestors continue to plow into gold,which closed short of $1,300 an ounce on Friday, as a hedge against economic uncertainty.
September 24, 2010
At Fiduciary Forum, Academics, Practitioners Share Views on How SEC Should ProceedAs the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) heads into finalizing its study on advisor and broker obligations--the SEC must submit its final report to Congress by February
September 24, 2010
Northern Trust Survey: Wealthy Black Americans More Charitable Than Non-BlacksAffluent Black Americans are more likely to give to charitable causes and feel responsible for providing financial support to adult family members than affluent non-Blacks, according to a Northern Trust survey released Wednesday.
September 21, 2010
Barclays Wealth Hires Banking Chief from UBSEarlier this year, Barclays Wealth said it planned to invest more than $1 billion globally--on top of an already planned $500 investment--to "transform itself from a top 10 wealth manager to a top tier wealth manager."
September 21, 2010
Baird Hires Morgan Stanley, KCCI Advisors in ColoradoAfter picking up nine Morgan Stanley Smith Barney advisors in late August, Baird's wealth management unit attracts three more in late September.