Bruce Kelly

A former middle school and high school English teacher, Bruce Kelly started at InvestmentNews in 2000 as the brokerage reporter after a two-year stint at sister publication Pensions & Investments. He writes a bi-weekly, award winning column, On Advice, and covers the independent broker-dealer industry.

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Goldman's push into RIA custody gets going — finally
NEWS RIAS FEB 01, 2023
Goldman's push into RIA custody gets going — finally

But it hasn't been all wins for the firm's efforts to compete in a market dominated by brokers like Charles Schwab Corp. and Fidelity.

UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022
NEWS WIREHOUSES JAN 31, 2023
UBS wealth management Americas adds assets but pace slows in tough 2022

UBS reported that it had 6,245 financial advisors in the Americas region at the end of last year, little changed from 6,218 at the end of 2021.

Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 30, 2023
Finra bars ex-UBS broker in Texas who sold phony annuities

According to Robert Earl Turner's BrokerCheck profile, UBS has settled six disputes with his customers for close to $12 million.

Advisor Group firms settle with Finra over 529 plan rollovers
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 27, 2023
Advisor Group firms settle with Finra over 529 plan rollovers

According to Finra, the broker-dealers fell short in giving some clients breaks when rolling over 529 plans from one state to another.

Advisor revenue up at Ameriprise despite lousy year for stocks
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 26, 2023
Advisor revenue up at Ameriprise despite lousy year for stocks

The firm reported that its average revenue per financial advisor increased almost 4% in 2022 compared to the year earlier.

Wisconsin advisor pulled $1.9 million fraud on clients
NEWS RIAS JAN 25, 2023
Wisconsin advisor pulled $1.9 million fraud on clients

The advisor, Anthony B. Liddle, 40, was barred from the securities industry last June by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc.

Does the 60/40 rule need revising given the surge in alts?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 25, 2023
Does the 60/40 rule need revising given the surge in alts?

At a panel at FSI OneVoice, one speaker suggested the revised math for portfolios could wind up in the neighborhood of 55% stocks, 35% bonds and 10% alternative investments.

Rising interest rates not a killer for RIA M&A
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2023
Rising interest rates not a killer for RIA M&A

Meanwhile, though, some RIA buyers are 'dancing' to get necessary capital to do deals, says Dan Seivert of Echelon Partners.

Is the new generation of nontraded REITs really any better than the last?
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 23, 2023
Is the new generation of nontraded REITs really any better than the last?

Wall Street has revitalized the product, but these REITs face new scrutiny because of an old problem: Investors are demanding liquidity.

Clients increase demands to cash out of REITs; KKR latest to hit limits
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JAN 20, 2023
Clients increase demands to cash out of REITs; KKR latest to hit limits

The industry, which saw a 27% rise in requests for redemptions of NAV nontraded REIT shares in the fourth quarter, should be ready for continued redemptions at the start of this year, according to investment bank Robert A. Stanger & Co.