Sean Khaligh, who managed $170 million at Wells Fargo Advisors, has affiliated with LPL Financial through The Financial Services Network, one of LPL’s large offices of supervisory jurisdiction.
Khaligh, who started at Wells Fargo in 2007, has formed EQ Private Wealth Advisors, which is based in Palos Verdes, California.
Khaligh emigrated with his family from Iran when he was 12. He said he became determined to become a great adviser when, early in his career, a colleague told him that he would never be successful because of his last name and the stigma associated with Iran.
William Tunink, an industry veteran, was indicted for running a Ponzi scheme this month in Des Moines.
Broker-dealers will soon share targeted returns under SEC-approved Rule 2210 changes, but one securities lawyer warns the regimes aren’t identical.
Insurers ranking independent broker-dealers ahead of RIAs for near-term growth as fee-only fiduciaries still find annuities a hard fit
Most voters 50-plus in swing districts favor candidates backing a caregiver tax credit, as caregiving drains retirement savings
New F2 Strategy research finds more firms growing without M&A, yet one-third still lack a defined growth process.
Knighthead Life entered the market with a competitive MYGA. A strong launch earned advisor confidence and paved the way for FIAs.
As AI makes financial information more accessible than ever, Lana Hock explains why human judgment, trust, and empathy remain the qualities clients value most in a financial advisor
