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Merrill to Pay $500K Over Jailed Advisor
By Janet LevauxJane O'Brien borrowed more than $2.2 million from clients and tapped out her IRA to cover personal expenses, Massachusetts regulators said.
October 28, 2013
Perks of Going Indie: Recruitment Bonuses, Higher Payouts, Supportive CEOsThe world of independent RIAs and broker-dealers is wider and deeper than many advisors suspect. On Wednesday, a ThinkAdvisor trade show will help you navigate.
October 28, 2013
2 Merrill Reps Go Indie, Join Dynasty FinancialThis brings the TRUE Group to about $500 million in assets, with plans to keep growing over the next few years.
October 23, 2013
Not Enough Women in the Industry: Raymond James ExecsLeaders outline some short-term steps the firm is taking to raise its long-term number of female reps.
October 18, 2013
Morgan’s Gorman: Advisor Turnover to Keep SlowingThe post-2008 mayhem that led many brokers to switch firms is over, Morgan CEO said, as the firm reported an 80% profit jump.
October 17, 2013
Schwab Adds 16 ETFs to Commission-Free PlatformAbout half of RIAs' flows into ETFs are now being directed onto the brokerage firm's OneSource platform.
October 16, 2013
BofA Posts Big Jump in Profits; Piper Jaffray Results WeakenAdvisor productivity hits $1.3 million for veteran reps at Merrill Lynch.
October 16, 2013
9 Financial Firms With Most Improved ReputationsFinancial firms reputations are regaining traction after the financial crisis, but they have a long way to go, according to Makovsky, an independent communications firm.