Building Your Business
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
Obama Names SEC’s Walter as Schapiro’s Replacement
By Melanie WaddellWhile Elisse Walter, an SEC commissioner, was selected by President Obama to succeed Schapiro, industry officials speculated that Walter will serve as an acting chairman until the president selects a permanent chairman at a later date.
November 21, 2012
Growth PathSteady improvements in job numbers and home values should help boost consumer spending, analysts say.
November 21, 2012
Raymond James Hosts Women’s SymposiumCEO Paul Reilly explained how the integration of Morgan Keegan is making Raymond James a better firm than top brass anticipated during the final session of the firms 18th annual Womens Symposium.
November 21, 2012
Commonwealth Outlines ‘Glide Path’ at MeetingGathered at their national conference in San Antonio in early November, Commonwealth Financial executives said they plan to give financial advisors more official options in how they do business with the independent broker-dealer, starting in the second quarter of 2013.
November 21, 2012
2012 Advisor Hall of FameWelcome to Research magazines Advisor Hall of Fame, now in its 22nd year.
November 21, 2012
Royal Alliance Adds Two Teams With $550 Mil in AUMThe independent broker-dealer in Advisor Group says it is reaching out to teams focused on aggressively growing their practices; grabs one big VA group from LPL; another from NPC.
November 21, 2012
Treasury’s Miller Surfaces as Possible Replacement for SEC’s SchapiroRumors are circulating that Treasury Department Under Secretary Mary John Miller, former T. Rowe Price executive, is the top candidate to replace Schapiro.
November 20, 2012
Home Grown: Talent Tips From K-State’s Football CoachIn my work, I have found that most advisory firms have a lot to learn from Kansas State football coach Bill Snyder about recruiting employees and preparing them to succeed.