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.

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NEWS RIAS MAY 12, 2014
Raymond James nets $640 million J.P. Morgan duo

The firm picked up a father-son team of Michael and Benjamin Cohen who previously generated $4.2 million in production at J.P. Morgan Securities.

NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 11, 2014
Selling your book twice over

Switching firms 10 years before you expect to leave the industry can provide an extra windfall – if done correctly

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 09, 2014
BofA Merrill pays $7 million to settle overtime pay case

Advisers working in bank branches alleged that the firm misclassified them to avoid paying for time beyond the traditional 40-hour workweek.

NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 08, 2014
Raymond James adds Morgan Stanley adviser with $360 million in AUM

Adviser Stephen Besse will be part of the firm's presence in northern California.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 08, 2014
Finra arbitrator removed for allegedly lying about credentials

A Finra arbitrator who served on Finra panels for almost 15 years was removed after it was discovered that he is not a lawyer. He oversaw more than 40 cases. Were yours among them?

Wirehouses sweeten succession deals for retiring advisers
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 08, 2014
Wirehouses sweeten succession deals for retiring advisers

Wirehouse firms are revamping their succession programs with higher payouts and lower barriers to entry for advisers who are preparing to retire. The efforts are aimed at competing with independent firms that hold a reputation for the highest payouts.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 06, 2014
Hell, no! He can't go! San Francisco advisers stage mutiny to save popular UBS branch manager

Caving to pressure, UBS executives reinstated a popular manager after advisers talked of resigning. Mason Braswell has the story.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 05, 2014
Ex-UBS broker awarded $5.4 million in case over Lehman notes

A Finra arbitration panel has ordered UBS Wealth Management Americas to pay one of its former brokers $5.4 million for representing structured products from Lehman Brothers as being suitable for clients even as Lehman began to falter.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 02, 2014
RBC picks up Wells Fargo team with $350 million

Three advisers who produced $1.8 million joined RBC in Leawood, Kan.; one cites retirement of Danny Ludeman, former head of Wells Fargo Advisors, as contributing to move.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 29, 2014
Barclays hit with departures of international advisers

Brokers with international clients have been moving to competitors in recent months as Barclays curtails its international business.