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12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2013
By Janet LevauxSeveral large firms are turning around their operations, but others still face performance issues.
May 28, 2013
Raymond James Hosts ConfabRaymond James’ independent advisor conference attracted about half of FAs affiliated with the St. Petersburg, Fla.-based broker-dealer: Roughly 1,600…
May 28, 2013
Wealth Operations on a RollBank of America reported net income of $2.6 billion, or $0.20 per share, for the first quarter of 2013, compared with $653 million, or $0.03 per diluted…
May 23, 2013
Tony Davidow, ‘Equal Weight Evangelist,’ Brings His Message to SchwabShortly after hiring Tony Davidow as its alternative beta and asset allocation strategist, Schwab filed regulatory papers for a lineup of ETFs that will use fundamental indexes.
May 20, 2013
Janney Nabs Morgan Stanley Team in DelawareThe advisors join with about $195 million in assets and $1.5 million in yearly fees and commissions.
May 17, 2013
Schwab Backs Off on Class-Action Ban—for NowCharles Schwab on Thursday said it would lift a ban on client class-action suits until all legal and regulatory challenges were resolved.
May 14, 2013
Baird Nabs Morgan Stanley, UBS Advisors; Securities America Expands Recruiting GroupThe new Baird teams come on board with some $800 million in client assets under management in Minnesota and Tennessee.
May 09, 2013
Best Full-Service Investment Firms Ranked by Investors: J.D. Power—2013The satisfaction scores of some BDs is lower than might be expected based on reported performance alone, according to J.D. Power.