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LPL, Stratos Wealth Partners Welcome $311M Team
By Emily ZulzBarton Spector Wealth Strategies focuses on retirement income planning and cites the DOL rule for the move.
August 28, 2017
3 Essential Components of Financial Planner SatisfactionIn addition to feeling respected, employees crave a culture that fosters growth, be it through mentorship or ongoing opportunities for continued learning.
August 25, 2017
Another Sign DOL Rule Will Exclude Class-Action ProvisionThe latest comes from a Justice Department letter to the federal court hearing the Thrivent case opposing the provision.
August 24, 2017
Raymond James Recruits $150 Million Father-Son Team From MerrillJohn R. Edgecomb Sr. and his son John Robb Edgecomb Jr. recently joined the Austin-Barton Hills office of Raymond James & Associates.
August 21, 2017
Are You Ready for T+2?The shorter settlement period for trades two days instead of three has implications for financial advisors.
August 18, 2017
6 Big Banks Sued Over Alleged Stock Loan CollusionThree pension funds called the $1.72 trillion international stock loan market good for the banks that do the lending but "bad for virtually everyone else."
August 17, 2017
DFA Announces Second Leadership Shakeup This YearCo-CEO Eduardo Repetto is leaving; current co-CIO Gerard O'Reilly will replaces him in September.
August 16, 2017
Sen. Warren Urges Yellen to Remove Wells Fargo Board"New evidence" shows more infractions against Wells Fargo customers, Warren said.