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13 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q2 Earnings, 2013
By Janet LevauxSome large organizations kept up their momentum, while smaller BDs showed both weaker than expected and surprisingly strong results.
August 22, 2013
Raymond James Sees 34% Jump in July AUMMeanwhile, Charles Schwab reports $8.8 billion in net new assets for the month.
August 15, 2013
New Hire Roundup: Pensionmark Adds San Diego OfficeThis week in new hires, Pensionmark added a San Diego office to its advisor support program and Susan Dulde was named manager of operations at Next Generation Wealth Management.
August 13, 2013
Marketshare of independent advisors is on the riseThe share of assets under management held by independent advisors grew to an estimated 35.3 percent in 2012, up from 34.3 percent in 2011.
August 12, 2013
Baird, Morgan Stanley, UBS Lure Advisors From RivalsBaird picks up wirehouse reps with $2.3 million in production, UBS recruits a $1.1 million ex-Morgan Stanley producer, and Morgan Stanley grabs a $2 million rep.
July 29, 2013
Platforms Can Raise You Above the CrowdIf you are considering an alternative investment platform for your clients, I recommend that you test the planks first.
July 29, 2013
Morgan Stanley Gets Approval To Buy Rest of Smith BarneyMorgan Stanley has the government’s thumbs-up to buy the final 35% stake in its Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture from Citigroup.“This…
July 29, 2013
Wells Fargo Adds 34 Teams, $5.4B to Independent ChannelRecent groups have come on board from rivals like Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and UBS.