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13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2017
By Janet LevauxMost, but not all, large financial firms with broker-dealer operations reported positive results for the quarter.
November 13, 2017
How to Help Clients Manage Their Most Precious AssetsThey are collectibles, which about 25% of wealthy investors own, but many haven't had their collections appraised or insured.
November 10, 2017
China's Boom or Bust Market Seen Tempered by 401(k)-Style FundsLeaders hope the accounts will push more money into long-term funds.
November 10, 2017
China Opening Its Banks Is Great, If You Like Bad DebtU.S. financial services companies have been asking China to open up for years. Now what?
November 07, 2017
Under Pressure, LPL Cuts Fees on Corporate RIA PlatformThe news comes on the heels of more departures of reps acquired from LPL's purchase of NPH.
November 06, 2017
10 Lessons From the Fall Frenzy of Financial ActivityThe relatively short time between Labor Day and Thanksgiving is a blur of activity in the investment industry.
November 02, 2017
Woodbury Adds $2B OSJ, RBC Picks Up $1B Teams: Recruiting RoundupPlus, Raymond James, Baird, Kestra and other firms announce their latest hires.
October 31, 2017
Stifel to Buy Ziegler Wealth, Add Up to 57 AdvisorsThe broker-dealer could increase its level of client assets by some $5 billion.