Brodeski says advisers should advise; Carson insists that it's possible to generate alpha.
The SEC and Finra are getting tough on broker-dealers, putting intense focus on those recommending and selling alternative investments, including nontraded REITs. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140110/FREE/140119991">Our full look at the SEC's 2014 priorities</a></b></i>
Even as services evolve, the two groups' definitions are distinct &ndash; and should stay that way, Schweiss says.
The storied chief executive of the now-defunct Wall Street brokerage John Thomas Financial Inc. continues to face an open Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. fraud complaint that he bullied brokers, lied to senior staff and intimidated colleagues in his pursuit of penny stock riches.
Part of four-year, $40 million campaign.
While the differences between registered investment advisers and the independent broker-dealers are certainly real, all of us in this industry benefit when we pull together to represent our common interests in our interactions with regulators, according to FSI's Dale Brown.
The financial adviser job slips further down the list of top 100 jobs to No. 41, although the profession is still a stand-out for opportunity and work-life balance. Liz Skinner has the reaction. <i>(See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140123/FREE/123009999/PH"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 10 best business jobs of 2014</a>)</i>
Competition for deals increases as more buyers are chasing fewer sellers across the independent broker-dealer space.
Has LinkedIn changed recruiting at advisory firms? Openings that firms had previously hired third-party recruiters to fill are now routinely posted on LinkedIn, and large companies employ in-house recruiters who scour LinkedIn for candidates.
The best way avoid a split is to have a longer "courtship."
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Vanguard founder calls on the SEC and DOL to 'put the principle first and the carve-out second.'
LPL's chief executive discusses where the firm stands in key areas such as launching a bank, its technology and regulation. <b>Also: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20130819/FREE/130819915">Read more about LPL's tech advances.</a></b>
Advisers take unique routes to find a meaningful name to carry through the ages.
