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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Former LPL adviser back in business after allegations of racism
NEWS RIAS OCT 13, 2021
Former LPL adviser back in business after allegations of racism

The broker-dealer cut ties with Eileen Cure in the wake of allegations of racism on social media. She is now part of a small RIA, Wealth Management of Kentucky.

First Republic recruiting slows in Q3
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 13, 2021
First Republic recruiting slows in Q3

After recruiting seven teams of advisers in the first half of the year, the bank added just one team over the summer, executives of the firm said on an earnings call.

2021 has been a good year for CEO pay at RIAs
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 08, 2021
2021 has been a good year for CEO pay at RIAs

The industry saw another year of growth, according to an InvestmentNews study, but compensation for most positions has shown little growth.

UBS sued over muni-bond snafu that cost clients
INVESTING FIXED INCOME OCT 08, 2021
UBS sued over muni-bond snafu that cost clients

UBS Financial Services misreported interest paid on taxable munis, resulting in higher tax bills for clients, according to a lawsuit.

Focus Financial keeps rolling, buys Florida RIA
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2021
Focus Financial keeps rolling, buys Florida RIA

Ullmann Wealth Partners, with $582 million in client assets, is the 28th acquisition Focus Financial Partners has made this year.

RIA Summit: Custodians see growth and a lot of work in future
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS OCT 06, 2021
RIA Summit: Custodians see growth and a lot of work in future

Yes, the RIA industry is growing but it's getting more complex, too, say top industry leaders, including Schwab's Bernie Clark.

Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 05, 2021
Barred adviser to fight elderly theft charges in court

Jeffrey Dampf was barred from the securities industry last week for not cooperating in Finra's investigation of allegations that he stole money from elderly clients.

Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 04, 2021
Trader who blew up IFS Securities charged with fraud

The trader, Keith Wakefield, was charged with one count of securities fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in prison.

LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 01, 2021
LPL to pay $4.8 million over anti-money laundering charges

Last year, the SEC charged the unregistered adviser at the heart of the matter with defrauding a town in Puerto Rico and misappropriating $7.1 million.

Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2021
Schwab to investigate harassment claim made by former employee

A discussion about what to wear on a casual Friday took an ugly turn, according to the former TD Ameritrade employee. CEO Walt Bettinger said harassment is unacceptable, and the firm will investigate the claims.