Mason Braswell

Mason Braswell writes about all things related to wirehouses and registered investment advisers for InvestmentNews. Since graduating from New York University in 2012, he has been covering the business of financial advice. In his spare time, Mason can be found wandering the street of New York City with his camera. Follow him on Twitter @masonbraswell for updates on wirehouses, RIAs and regulatory issues facing the industry.

Mason Braswell
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NEWS RIAS MAY 26, 2015
HighTower lands $750 million Morgan Stanley team

The Bahnsen Group, which brought in $5 million in annual revenue last year, joins in Newport Beach, Calif.

YOUR PRACTICE FINTECH MAY 24, 2015
Robo-advisers face first reckoning in downturn

Digital advice platforms look to get out in front of nervous clients as market volatility demands more communication.

NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2015
Texas advisers claim a small victory in tax repeal

Independent brokers and investment advisers will no longer have to pay a $200 per-person yearly tax.

INVESTING EMERGING MARKETS MAY 20, 2015
Puerto Rico investors sue UBS for $4.5 million

Claim says UBS mismanaged a trust to keep monies invested in closed-end bond funds.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
Baird scoops up advisers with $1.1 billion from Wells Fargo

The group of six advisers brought in $5.44 million in annual revenue for their former firm.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 17, 2015
Raymond James nabs $665 million Morgan Stanley team

Second big unit in as many weeks to leave wirehouse for regional firm.

NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2015
United Capital picks up StanCorp group with $574 million

After acquiring several investment advisers over the past decade, Stancorp decided to sell its private client group.

Dynasty picks up ex-Merrill complex director
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2015
Dynasty picks up ex-Merrill complex director

Paul Landaiche will help advisers in Dynasty's network make acquisitions.

NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2015
Steward Partners picks up Dynasty affiliate

Newcomer hires $120 million team in a rare move between roll up and service provider

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 11, 2015
Recent fine may hasten LPL Financial's shift to fee compensation

The broker-dealer acknowledges the growing importance of its fee and advisory businesses