The Downhill Danger of the Stanford Scandal
By Mike PattonThe demise of the Stanford Group has caused quite a whirlwind in the Baton Rouge area, where I practice, since ithad a significant presence here....
March 02, 2009
RIA clients keeping their money in investmentsA majority of registered independent advisors (RIAs) say their clients are not cashing out their investments. Meanwhile, almost half of RIAs (41 percent) say they...
March 01, 2009
How RJFS, Advisors Cope in a Crisis(San Antonio) "These are tough days involving tough business decisions," says Donald Runkle, chief compliance officer for Raymond James Financial Services in St. Petersburg, Fla.,...
March 01, 2009
Catching Up With...These are not the best of times to be running live events, but at TD Ameritrade's Partnership 2009 national conference in Las Vegas in the...
March 01, 2009
FSI '09 OneVoice Conference Outlines Future of Independents(San Antonio) Independent broker-dealers and advisors are determined to speak out in Washington, D.C., to ensure that expected regulatory changes in the financial industry don't...
March 01, 2009
News: A Sense of Resolve?As we went to press, the White House and Congress have agreed to a $789 billion stimulus package of spending and tax cuts proposed by...
February 20, 2009
Schwab Center Opens at Texas TechProvides planning and portfolio management software to students and community
February 17, 2009
Putnam Investments Lays Off 260; Parent Posts Big Loss in 4th QuarterBoston-based Putnam Investments announced February 11 that it would lay off 260 people