SEC bars former Morgan Stanley broker who stole $5 million
Final judgment also finds Barry F. Connell liable for restitution, which he repaid in criminal case
Skip Schweiss becomes FPA president
The former executive at TD Ameritrade will lead the planning group this year
Scott Hanson, Allworth Financial
As he works to make Allworth a national RIA, Hanson said the key to the firm’s success is its focus on process to deliver a consistent client experience.
The benefits of equal-weight index funds; Financial Gym puts new spin on financial planning
Michael Willis, CEO of Index Funds, explains the difference between equal-weight and a cap-weighted indexes, and why it matters. Shannon McLay, founder of Financial Gym, talks about her disruptive startup looking to change the way financial planning is done.
Strategic Financial Services
Strategic Financial Services placed No. 1 among midsize advisory firms in this year’s Best Places to Work for Financial Advisers.
Florida indie managing $400 million hops to LPL from Kestra
Six-adviser FDR Financial has offices in Boca Raton and Hollywood
Emigrant takes stake in $1.7 billion Texas RIA
Ulrich Investment Consultants in San Antonio will retain control
Billion-dollar Morgan Stanley team goes indie with Raymond James
Foursome creates Campbell Johnson McGiboney Wealth Advisors in Franklin, Tennessee
Elad Roisman named acting SEC chairman
The commissioner had been counsel to Senate Banking Committee prior to joining the commission
Focus unit to acquire British planning firm
Watterson Financial Planning is the firm's first acquisition in the UK