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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YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch dodges high-profile gender bias suit

N.Y. Supreme Court justice dismisses a complaint from three former trainees who claimed they were given a book called “Seducing the Boys' Club” and ultimately fired out of bias.

NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUN 17, 2014
Merrill offers new charitable investment for ultra wealthy

Firm raises $13.5 million to help former convicts find jobs; returns based on program's success.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 13, 2014
Brokers' test failures raise red flag

Analysis finds brokers who fail basic securities exams have more dings on BrokerCheck.

NEWS RIAS JUN 12, 2014
Ron Carson loses three longtime advisers

Three longtime veterans of the Carson Wealth Management Group, one of LPL Financial's highest-grossing firms, with about $4.3 billion under management, left to join other firms in recent weeks.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 10, 2014
Morgan Stanley taps new head for private wealth unit

NEWS RIAS JUN 06, 2014
Calm before the RIA storm

Strong growth in 2013 won't diminish rising pressures on RIA firms, as competition, regulation and margin compression continue to pose threats. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140601/RIARUNDOWN&quot;>Our RIA Rundown 2014 Special Report</a></b></i>

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 06, 2014
Head count falls but fee revenue boosts Merrill Lynch in 1Q

Asset management fees hit a record $1.5 billion, up 21% from the first quarter last year; assets on Merrill One surge.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 06, 2014
Overtime pay for advisers?

President Obama's proposal to alter overtime pay rules reignites a debate over who should be compensated for extra hours. Should advisers be compensated for hours worked outside the traditional work week?

Tibergien: Advisers have more to do to win back public's trust
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2014
Tibergien: Advisers have more to do to win back public's trust

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO says more education about personal finances would help people develop appreciation for advice business.

NEWS RIAS JUN 05, 2014
Merrill Lynch's Thiel: Fee transparency key to restoring trust

If the industry hopes to build trust, clients have to understand what they're paying, executive tells crowd at conference in New York.