Broker Dealers
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In the Unlikely Event I Would Ever Leave You . . .
By Staff WriterThe good news for independent broker/dealers? The overwhelming majority of reps surveyed in the annual Broker/Dealer of the Year voting are quite happy, thank you,...
September 01, 2008
Broker/Dealer of the Year, Division IHarbour Investments Founder, CEO, and President Nick Sondel A rep speaks: Harbour not only has a great payout plan, but they are extremely responsive to our needs....
September 01, 2008
Culture WarsAt Investment Advisor, we cover both registered investment advisors and independent broker/dealers. While once upon a time these were parallel universes, these days there are...
September 01, 2008
A Culture of CompetitionTo best describe one of the major differences I've experienced personally between the broker approach and the RIA approach, I'd like to take you back...
September 01, 2008
Broker/Dealer of the Year, Division IIINEXT Financial Group President Barry Knight A rep speaks: Having come from a career agency, the limitations I experienced and the pressure to present the home office's...
September 01, 2008
Top AIG Advisors Share Their Secrets of Success(CHICAGO) The AIG Advisor Group hosted "Why Women Are Winning," a female-advisor event at the Ritz-Carlton from July 13-15. The event drew some 100 advisors...
September 01, 2008
Whither the Independent B/D?Furthering the consolidation trend in the independent broker/dealer industry, Securities America Financial Corp. has agreed to acquire Folsom, California-based Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. from...
September 01, 2008
Far From RetiredWhen Tony Purpero decided to sell his book of business after close to 30 years in the wirehouse world and move from Medford, Oregon, back...