Bruce Kelly

A former middle school and high school English teacher, Bruce Kelly started at InvestmentNews in 2000 as the brokerage reporter after a two-year stint at sister publication Pensions & Investments. He writes a bi-weekly, award winning column, On Advice, and covers the independent broker-dealer industry.

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After watching advisors bolt, B. Riley now losing investment bankers
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 06, 2024
After watching advisors bolt, B. Riley now losing investment bankers

“This is on the B. Riley Securities side of the business, the dealmaking side,” one senior industry executive said.

Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2024
Raymond James’ Paul Reilly sells shares as he heads for the exit

"The company has reached new highs by every measure under his leadership,” one recruiter said.

In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2024
In a win for investors, GPB, at last, to move into receivership.

“This is progress for GPB investors and their financial advisors," said one senior brokerage executive.

Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 02, 2024
Dave Ramsey’s texts pitching financial education at center of 'do-not-call' lawsuit.

Ramsey Solutions’ unsolicited text messages allegedly caused the plaintiff “actual harm."

More financial advisors leave B. Riley
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS NOV 27, 2024
More financial advisors leave B. Riley

B. Riley Financial's share price has dropped more than 68 percent over the past 12 months.

40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 26, 2024
40-year-old Boston BD closes doors after losing investor complaint

Ages Financial Services had about 60 financial advisors registered under its roof.

CI Financial sale: The writing was on the wall, sources say
NEWS RIAS NOV 25, 2024
CI Financial sale: The writing was on the wall, sources say

“This is not an enormous surprise. The equity of the firm was materially undervalued by the public market,” one banker said.

LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
LPL raises target for advisors’ bonuses for first time in a decade

“LPL has evolved significantly over the last decade and still wants to scale up,” says one industry executive.

Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2024
Broker was barred, then allegedly siphoned cash from senior’s account

“After learning about a bad actor who is barred, the securities industry should have a responsibility to put clients on notice,” one lawyer said.

Schwab 'evaluating' potential hike in fees advisors pay for client referrals
NEWS RIAS NOV 20, 2024
Schwab 'evaluating' potential hike in fees advisors pay for client referrals

“There’s a substantial demand by advisors to get into that client referral program," one industry executive noted.