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
Displaying 414 results
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 31, 2014
Wells Fargo Advisors' head Mary Mack fills out her cabinet

Bob Vorlop and Joe Nadreau have been tapped to fill new executive roles focused on expanding the firm's technology platform and products

INVESTING ALTERNATIVES MAR 25, 2014
Brokers face challenges in originating mortgages

More financial advisers are becoming licensed mortgage loan originators as full-service brokerage firms look to be one-stop shops for wealthy investors, but some regulatory gray areas are causing concern.

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 25, 2014
Finra approves rule to redefine public arbitrators

Regulator will send a proposal to the SEC that could limit those with industry ties from serving on panels.

INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 21, 2014
Investors not buying gold bounce despite Ukraine tension

The yellow metal is back in the spotlight, but strategists say that despite Ukraine tension, a long-term comeback is not in the cards. <i> Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140303/FREE/140309988&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Ukraine worries sink stocks</a>.</i>

NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 20, 2014
Finra limits data collection plan, citing investor privacy

Bowing to industry concern, Finra says it will limit the personal data it collects in new monitoring program

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 20, 2014
Merrill Lynch taps new head to expand training

Racquel Oden promoted to help ramp up newly restructured PMD program.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 19, 2014
Wells Fargo gets aggressive to help advisers protect assets of elderly clients

Take Five interview with Ronald Long, head of Wells Fargo's new Elder Client Initiatives

INVESTING EQUITIES MAR 19, 2014
Asian investors spooked by China, Ukraine

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Asian investors spooked by China economic worries, Ukraine. Plus: Japan concerns surface, U.S. stock valuations not horrible, Washington as a Wall Street battleground and look who's worried about the Treasury market.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAR 19, 2014
Morgan Stanley wins dismissal of 'pay to play' suit

Ruling hinged on the firm's disclosure of revenue-sharing agreements.

YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2014
UBS acquires $2.6 million Beverly Hills team from Merrill Lynch

Two Grueninger Group principals and an associate make the move.