Raymond James' new pay grid is the antithesis of those employed by wirehouses. The most salient feature? Its stark simplicity.
Advisers now questioning value proposition for products
New Senate banking committee leader says uniform fiduciary duty should be a priority.
Study finds some confusion over fiduciary duty vs. suitability.
Improved financial markets and retention money could be keeping wirehouse reps in their seats
Company is said to be pursuing an acquisition of one or more broker-dealers
After the sale of Morgan Keegan, bank inks deal with indie B-D to provide investment services to its customers.
Rebranding campaign triggered by recent purchase of Genworth unit; brokerages to remain autonomous
Firm recruits seven advisers from Wells Fargo with $770 million in client assets.
Firm's RIA chief pegs 21% increase to investor interest in independent advice.
Improved financial markets and retention pay cited as reasons for keeping brokers at wirehouses
New office in Melbourne, Fla. is the firm's 28th location
Before they can expect to get a reasonable number of referrals, advisers need to ask some tough questions about themselves
As Nemo approaches, Bruce Kelly reports that a dark patch also appears to be gathering over B-D owner -- and media darling -- Anastasios 'Tommy' Belesis.
The former chief information officer of Online at Dell had never worked in the brokerage industry before.
SRO posts summary of proposal on website; sure to draw some howls
Stifel Financial Corp. is in exclusive talks to buy Regions Financial Corp.'s Morgan Keegan brokerage after prevailing over private-equity bidders, said people with knowledge of the matter.
