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To ‘fix’ the broker protocol, bring in the SEC
After Morgan Stanley's exit, the SEC should revise Regulation S-P and codify the protocol's provisions.
Morgan Stanley advisers feel burned by broker protocol exit
Some reps, including those already thinking of leaving, say the firm only cares about the bottom line.
Morgan Stanley’s broker protocol exit: How did we get here?
As the number of signatories to the protocol has swelled over the years, so too has the gamesmanship Morgan Stanley cites as its reason for leaving, according to experts.
Did Morgan Stanley just kill the broker protocol agreement?
Firm's decision to walk away from agreement "overnight, increased the risk of other brokerage firms likely pulling out of the agreement, says compliance expert.
Morgan Stanley dumps broker recruiting protocol
Brokers moving to a new firm would be forbidden for 12 months from contacting clients once they left.
Morgan Stanley sees slower fee-based asset flows on fiduciary rule delay
Flows to advisory accounts, while still higher than the start of 2016, dropped off more than 20% from Q2 and were the lowest in a year.
Finra’s Focus on UITs
Overlooking price discounts and pushing early rollovers can land firms in hot water
Bank of America names new head of US Trust
Katy Knox named president, replacing Keith Banks, who will become vice chairman of the global wealth and investment management unit.
Merrill Lynch duo managing $140 million goes hybrid
Atlanta-based Scott McQuilken and Richard Reasoner affiliate with Arkadios Capital.
Financial industry steps up in Harvey’s wake
Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims
Rollins Inc. 401(k) participant sues Morningstar, Prudential over alleged RICO violations
Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'
Merrill Lynch loses $600 million team to Texas RIA
The three-member adviser team expands the footprint of Syntal Capital Partners.
Plenty of advisers eager to scoop up ‘orphaned’ accounts
A central argument against the DOL fiduciary rule is that investors with smaller accounts will be abandoned. But many advisers stand ready to serve them.
Since banking scandal, Wells Fargo advisers with more than $19.2 billion leave firm
Despite a trying year, the firm has said it will sweeten signing bonuses for veteran advisers.
Fired UBS adviser revives Palm Beach scandal
Craig Price claims he was fired for speaking up about the abuse of a trust fund.
The latest in financial adviser #FinTech (August 2017)
Welcome to the August issue – where we look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends.
Morgan Stanley loses $500 million team in New York
Four-person group joins the Alex. Brown division of Raymond James.
LPL Financial benefits from flight of Wells Fargo advisers
Independent broker-dealer signs up 15 teams from the bank's wirehouse in the second quarter.
Wells Fargo wants mistakenly sent client data returned
Information includes names, Social Security numbers of tens of thousands of wealthy clients.
Morgan Stanley says recruiting and attrition have slowed down
If wirehouses can successfully reduce their reliance on signing bonuses to recruit brokers, they could increase profits.
