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Top 15 States With Most RIAs
By Ronald PechtimaldjianThe number of RIA firms increased to 31,975, according to SIFMAs 2014 Factbook, despite an active merger year.
February 06, 2015
Wells Fargo Advisors Names New Compliance ChiefJim McHale used to head compliance at E*Trade and served as counsel to SIFMA.
January 29, 2015
TD Ameritrade Launches 4 Initiatives at National ConferenceTDAI chief Tom Nally also vows company will remain focused and vigilant on advocating for the fiduciary standard.
January 23, 2015
Raymond James Grabs $1M Rep From Morgan Stanley in MiamiMeanwhile, Lebenthal Wealth adds a manager and a branch in Michigan.
January 23, 2015
White House Memo Offers a Peek at DOL Fiduciary StrategyTwo top Obama economic advisors write in an internal memo that DOL should tighten broker rules; they share some details from the long-awaited fiduciary redraft.
January 23, 2015
Time for Broker Crackdown as Abuses Cost Retirement Savers Billions: Obama AideA leaked White House memo estimates the cost to 401(k) savers of broker practices like excessive trading and calls for tighter rules.
January 20, 2015
Morgan Stanley Misses Earnings Target; Gorman Highlights Wealth ResultsFinancial advisors at Morgan Stanley are "on a path" to achieve higher profits, the CEO says.
January 15, 2015
Citigroup Profit Misses Estimates on Year-End Trading DropWeakness in fixed income worse than CEO Michael Corbat's recent predictions.