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NEWS RIAS AUG 09, 2017
DOL seeks to delay fiduciary rule until July 2019

Battle intensifies as DOL seeks to push off implementation until July 2019.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 27, 2017
Cetera loses bank brokers managing $750 million ​

Brokerage arm of Great Western Bank in South Dakota switches to Raymond James.

By Bloomberg
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2017
Independent broker-dealer Vanderbilt revamps to focus on impact investing

The $3B AUM firm rebrands itself with commitment to sustainability in investment options and own culture.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 20, 2017
Pennsylvania slams midsize broker-dealer with $500,000 fine

Newbridge Securities agrees to the order without admitting or denying allegations

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2017
As DOL fiduciary rule takes effect, B-Ds focus on compliance

Firms have trimmed their lineups of investment products, leveled broker compensation and standardized compensation across product lines

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS FINTECH MAY 26, 2017
Brokerage firms hunt for fintech in early-stage development

Edward Jones and Wells Fargo invest in tech start-ups to find technology before competitors.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule pushing broker-dealer assets to fee-based accounts, away from commissions

Some large brokerages such as Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones and Raymond James have seen a surge in advisory assets a year on from promulgation of the retirement regulation.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2017
Cambridge loses $120 million team to LPL

Five-person group based in Reading, Pa., affiliates with hybrid arm.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 16, 2017
Broker-dealers are seeing a cut in annual SIPC assessments; will advisers see the same?

The Securities Investor Protection Corp. has replenished its coffers from the financial crisis and is now cutting its assessments to B-Ds. Will the savings stop there?

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAY 04, 2017
Advisor Group units fined for capital violations

Finra censures Royal Alliance, FSC, SagePoint, Woodbury, levies $550,000 in fines.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 27, 2017
Raymond James CEO Paul Reilly talks taxes and the firm's earnings

Executive says the pass-through cut to 15% would be a boon to some advisers, but the rate is too low for corporations in terms of gaining bipartisan support and being revenue-neutral.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 26, 2017
No slow down in recruiting at Raymond James as advisers prepare for DOL fiduciary rule

The firm's independent broker-dealer is playing host to a possible record number of potential recruits at its annual meeting in Orlando, Fla., this week.

By Bruce Kelly
Ameriprise buying bank broker-dealer, adding 200 registered representatives
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2017
Ameriprise buying bank broker-dealer, adding 200 registered representatives

The deal marks Ameriprise's first foray into the bank channel.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 23, 2017
Top independent broker-dealers by revenue and payout

A look at how the top firms fared in 2016.

By IN Research and Ellie Zhu
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 22, 2017
Independent broker-dealers hit a wall

The top 25 firms collectively reported a decline in revenue for the first time since the 2008 credit crisis, according to InvestmentNews' annual survey

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 22, 2017
Independent broker-dealer revenue on the decline

Firms participating in Investment News' annual IBD survey posted their first average year-over-year drop in revenue since the 2008 credit crisis

By Ellie Zhu
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 20, 2017
Berthel Fisher, once again, in hot water with Finra for failing to supervise sales

The mid-sized IBD again allegedly failed to supervise sales, this time of UITS

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 14, 2017
What independent financial advisers need from broker-dealers when it comes to the DOL fiduciary rule

Too many independent firms have minimal communication with their advisers on the pending regulation.

By Wade Wilkinson
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2017
How independent broker-dealers can help advisers win new clients

IBDs need to play a bigger behind-the-scenes role in helping advisers attract more client relationships.

By John C. Johnson
NEWS BROKER DEALERS MAR 22, 2017
Five advisers create $250 million hybrid in Ohio

They leave Summit, Sterne Agee and Edward Jones to form independent firm.

By InvestmentNews