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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Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 10, 2022
Merrill Lynch to drop unpopular pay hurdle in 2023

Known as the '3% investment policy,' the rule acted as a modest — if nagging — monthly charge on the revenue advisers generated.

Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning
NEWS RIAS NOV 09, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning

Last year, the firm acquired Viridian Advisors, which specializes in comprehensive financial planning and tax planning.

SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company
INVESTING EQUITIES NOV 08, 2022
SPAC boom over, NYSE moves to delist warrants of Schorsch-backed company

The exchange said the warrants weren't suitable for listing because of their extremely low pricing.

Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2022
Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo

The latest moves illustrate the push-and-pull dynamics of recruiting and hiring advisers at Wells Fargo.

What's behind the phenomenon of advisers behaving badly?
NEWS RIAS NOV 07, 2022
What's behind the phenomenon of advisers behaving badly?

Greed alone doesn’t explain the appalling acts some advisers commit against their clients.

Focus Financial on track for 'successful' year for RIA M&A: Adolf
NEWS RIAS NOV 04, 2022
Focus Financial on track for 'successful' year for RIA M&A: Adolf

The firm has announced 24 registered investment adviser transactions so far this year and is likely to announce more deals before year-end, the CEO said.

LPL buying one of its own giant branches
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2022
LPL buying one of its own giant branches

South Carolina-based Financial Resources Group Investment Services houses bank brokers overseeing $40 billion in assets.

After leaving Raymond James, Concurrent taps Fidelity as top choice for custody
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 02, 2022
After leaving Raymond James, Concurrent taps Fidelity as top choice for custody

The $13 billion breakaway, formerly a giant branch with Raymond James, is allowing clients the options to custody assets with Charles Schwab & Co. as well.

Wells Fargo Advisors keeps focus on simpler pay plan for advisers in 2023
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2022
Wells Fargo Advisors keeps focus on simpler pay plan for advisers in 2023

In a break with tradition, the firm is introducing next year's pay plan for its 12,000 advisers earlier this year.

Blucora dumps tax software unit to focus on wealth management
RETIREMENT TAX NOV 01, 2022
Blucora dumps tax software unit to focus on wealth management

The company intends to rebrand itself as Avantax, which is the name of its wealth management group.