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Bill may drive reps from wirehouses, expert says

Legislation approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives that would limit bonuses at government-aided firms may lead more wirehouse brokers to become independent investment advisers, said an attorney who specializes in helping breakaway brokers start their own advisory firms.

Legislation approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives that would limit bonuses at government-aided firms may lead more wirehouse brokers to become independent investment advisers, said an attorney who specializes in helping breakaway brokers start their own advisory firms.
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