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Ex-LPL, Schwab Recruiter Opens Office to Help Advisors Go Indie
By Janet LevauxThe complexity of options for advisors wanting to go independent requires a new type of service, according to Al McIntee.
November 25, 2013
10 Most Expensive Streets in the World: Billionaire’s RowBillionaires are buying homes on top streets around the world for record prices, according to data from consultant Knight Frank published by Billionaire.
November 25, 2013
13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2013Some of the largest companies turn in unexpectedly weak results, with one BD reporting its first loss under its star CEO.
November 22, 2013
Raymond James Grabs 3 Reps From RivalsThe new advisors join different channels with a total of $1 billion in assets and more than $2 million in yearly fees and commissions.
November 18, 2013
What Makes Customers Buy Bank Products?Banks are missing opportunities to deepen customer relationships, and are ceding new product sales to competitors, according to Bain & Co.
November 18, 2013
HighTower Growth Continues With Andriole Group From MerrillGroup that manages $700 million is first from Connecticut to join HighTower, and 40th overall.
November 14, 2013
Banks' Bad Rap Dampens Advisor Recruiting: SIFMA PanelHow to overcome bad publicity and recruit a new crop of advisors was a hot topic in a breakout session at SIFMA's annual meeting.
November 13, 2013
A Commission-Only Crackdown? Really?CFP Board is right to restrict the affiliation of fee-only advisors with BDs and right to require brokers to describe themselves as fee and commission.