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BDs Subpoenaed on Alt Sales to Seniors
By Melanie WaddellWilliam Galvin, the Massachusetts regulator, is setting his sights on alt investment sales to seniors, calling such products "accidents waiting to happen."
July 09, 2013
Baird Grabs 7 Wells Fargo Advisors With $1.9BThe veteran reps come on board in Houston, where the employee-owned broker-dealer has launched a new retirement program.
July 04, 2013
Why a Standardized Financial Planning Process Is Better for the ClientBringing better consistency to the process may actually be the thing that allows us to create more trust and make that personalized financial planning experience for clients better than ever.
July 03, 2013
BD Stocks Blowing Away IndexesThe Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Standard & Poor's 500 indexes rose roughly 12%, excluding reinvested dividends, in the first half of 2013. Many broker-dealers fared even better.
July 01, 2013
Wedbush Recruits Ex-Raymond James Rep; LPL Affiliate Adds 5 AdvisorsStratos Wealth attracts advisors with $470 million in assets from Wells Fargo and other firms.
July 01, 2013
Wealthy Families Vulnerable to Security ThreatsThreats include fraud, identity theft and damage to family reputation.
June 26, 2013
JPMorgan, Goldman Top First-Half DealmakingThe research firm Mergermarket reports on Q1 and Q2 results.
June 25, 2013
Financial Coaching Leads to Higher Credit Scores, More SavingsNew research suggests that financial coaching can help low- and middle-income families in a lasting way.