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SIFMA Board Has New Leaders
By Janet LevauxThe 2017 board includes executives with Janney Montgomery Scott, Charles Schwab and AllianceBernstein.
November 11, 2016
How the Military Creates Successful Financial AdvisorsFour veterans who are now working in financial services share how the military prepared them for success in the civilian world.
November 11, 2016
Honoring Advisors Who Serve(d): Veterans Day, 2016ThinkAdvisor honors 10 veterans this Veterans Day who served in the armed forces and now serve their clients as financial advisors.
November 10, 2016
Morgan’s Mandatory Arb Program ‘Stinks to High Holy Hell,’ Lawyer SaysThe companys controversial CARE program, which keeps employee disputes out of court, has created a big headache for FINRA.
November 09, 2016
LPL Adds $650M RIA, 18 Reps From VoyaAlso, Raymond James says it recruited a $300 million team from Merrill Lynch in New York.
November 04, 2016
Commonwealth CEO: ‘Unlimited Liability’ Led to Dropping Commission ProductsCEO Wayne Bloom lays out the IBDs response to the DOLs fiduciary stew, including maintaining payouts.
November 04, 2016
FINRA Reviews Cross-Selling by 207 Ex-Advisors at Wells FargoAs senators press for action, the regulatory group says it is checking documents tied to firing or discharge of bank employees.
November 03, 2016
World’s 20 Largest Asset ManagersThe share of total assets by the Top 20 managers, who held $33 trillion, fell slightly to 41.6% in 2015.