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Are 7% of Brokers Really Behaving Badly?
By Janet LevauxA recent study found 7.7% of brokers had a record of misconduct over a 10-year period. But not everyone thinks the study holds up.
February 29, 2016
Wall St. Meets Hollywood: 9 Biggest Grossing Business MoviesFinancial wheeling and dealing, most recently in the Oscar winner The Big Short, makes for memorable movies and pretty good box office.
February 26, 2016
What Advisors Can Learn From Millennials’ Dislike of BanksSocial media executives stress that advisors can build strong engagement online with clients and prospects.
February 26, 2016
Rep-as-Portfolio-Manager Programs’ Assets SurgeSince the 2008 market collapse, advisors who may have previously outsourced portfolio management to home-office consulting groups are reasserting control of client accounts," Cerulli says.
February 25, 2016
No, DOL Fiduciary Rule Not Driving Advisors Away From Firms: Brian HamburgerThe market for breakaway advisors has never been more ripe, but thats not due to the DOL fiduciary proposal, says MarketCounsel's Brian Hamburger.
February 24, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Wells Fargo Gains 2 Advisors From RivalsNorthern Trust expands Houston wealth management team; Raymond James adds affiliate.
February 24, 2016
Merrill Lynch Wealth Promotes 2 ExecsA new vice chairwoman is named, along with a new top manager for the New York metro area.
February 22, 2016
DOL Fiduciary Rule Will Accelerate Broker-Dealer ClosingsThrow in continued stock market weakness and many BDs, especially smaller ones, will be forced to close their doors.