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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
Ex-SEC Whistleblower Chief McKessy Lands at Law Firm Phillips & Cohen
By Melanie WaddellMcKessy becomes a partner in the whistleblower law firm's Washington office.
September 01, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Pensionmark Draws $1B Group to NetworkOther advisor teams and registered reps move to affiliate with NPC, Securities America and Capital One.
August 31, 2016
Where BDs Are Getting Their Best RecruitsThe DOL fiduciary rule presents an opportunity for BDs to attract advisors, but its not the only factor driving growth in the rep force.
August 31, 2016
Will DOL Fiduciary Rule Drive RIAs to — or From — BDs?Broker-dealers have an opportunity to ease RIAs compliance burden brought by the DOL fiduciary rule, the 2016 Broker-Dealers of the Year say.
August 31, 2016
Wells Fargo Advisors Adds $700M JPMorgan Duo in TulsaThe bank's retail brokerage also says it has recruited a $100 million Morgan Stanley rep in Southern California.
August 31, 2016
Banks, Credit Unions Lose More Than $8M per Departing Rep: LPL StudyDoesnt it make sense to spend some of that money to keep the advisors, before it walks out the door with them? the authors asked.
August 31, 2016
Financial Advice and the Age of BSWhat is up with the continuing attacks on AUM compensation by the proponents of a flat earth, ah, I mean, flat fees?
August 30, 2016
RBC Nabs Billion-Dollar Morgan Stanley Group in TexasThe news comes one week after RBC recruited an advisor in Houston from Wells Fargo.