Dan Jamieson
Dan was Senior Editor at InvestmentNews from 2005 to 2013, before moving on to become Editor at large for Financial Advisor magazine. Check out his video bio here. Connect with him at LinkedIn here.
Five-time MLB all-star sues UBS, ex-rep for $7.6M
Five-time MLB all-star Mike Sweeney claims unsuitable investments in private placements cost him nearly $5M. Now he's suing UBS and one of its former reps to recover the cash.
Wells Fargo to add 1,400 reps this year, report says
Wells Fargo Advisors LLC chief executive Danny Ludeman told Dow Jones today that he expects to hire more than 1,400 brokers this year.
15 transformational events: ‘Merrill Lynch rule’ spurs long debate
When the SEC proposed the broker-dealer exemption rule in 1999, few realized that it would result in a lawsuit against the commission and provoke a long and contentious debate about fiduciary duty.
Abby Johnson, Ronald O’Hanley to share role at Fidelity
It came as no surprise that the mutal fund giant split Roger Lawson's old job in two. It was no shocker that it tapped Abby Johnson to handle some of Lawson's former duties. But the hiring of BNY Mellon's Ronald O'Hanley? That was a surprise
Abby Johnson to lead new unit — including Fido’s RIA custody biz
Fidelity late today announced that Abigail Johnson will head up a newly created unit that includes Fidelity's RIA custody business.
Succession plan? What succession plan?
About 75% of Fidelity RIAs have no program in place for handing over their firms.
Tuttle to step down as FPA executive director in 2014
Moving to 'the next phase'; seeking successor who'll champion CFP standards, brand.
Lawyer takes on Finra — and wins
Charges may have cost him a securities regulator job, but Kevin Carreno has battled years to clear his name.
Finra critic loses appeal of disciplinary case
Finra critic John Busacca has lost a court appeal of a disciplinary case that the regulator brought against him in 2006.
Schwab in front as custodians set plans to finance adviser succession
The Charles Schwab Corp.'s plans to offer financing for financial adviser succession plans is putting pressure on other custodians to do the same, observers say
