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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Another veteran recruiter walks away from LPL
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 18, 2018
Another veteran recruiter walks away from LPL

David Symecko, a 16-year veteran, joins a growing list of recruiters who have left the broker-dealer.

No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 12, 2018
No changes to compensation plan for UBS advisers in 2019

Wirehouse continues to back away from linking non-solicitation agreements to adviser bonuses.

Ladenburg chairman charged with fraud by SEC in penny stock scheme
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2018
Ladenburg chairman charged with fraud by SEC in penny stock scheme

Dr. Phillip Frost was among 10 individuals named in a lawsuit for participating in long-running schemes that generated over $27 million from unlawful stock sales and left investors holding virtually worthless stock, the SEC claims.

Galvin orders SII to pay restitution on nontraded REIT sales
ALTERNATIVES SEP 07, 2018
Galvin orders SII to pay restitution on nontraded REIT sales

LPL bought SII last year as part of its National Planning Holdings purchase.

William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 06, 2018
William Galvin wins again in Massachusetts

In a primary race that turned ugly in the final weeks, the state's secretary of the commonwealth handily defeated his challenger.

Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 06, 2018
Ex-Wells Fargo broker suspended for coaching client to lie about excessive commissions

Broker accepts eight-month suspension and $10,000 fine after he prepared a 'script' with false information for 72-year-old woman.

Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 06, 2018
Turns out commissions are OK at Commonwealth Financial, JPMorgan, Merrill Lynch

Commonwealth and JPMorgan reevaluate use of commissions in retirement accounts.

In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 05, 2018
In latest A-share discount snafu, broker-dealer pays $1.37 million to clients

Lincoln Investment Planning overcharged certain clients for 7 1/2 years.

Financial adviser pleads guilty in NCAA basketball corruption case
RIA NEWS SEP 05, 2018
Financial adviser pleads guilty in NCAA basketball corruption case

Munish Sood attempted to win the business of student-athletes with bribes.

Under a cloud at Merrill Lynch, two brokers find new home at giant hybrid
RIA NEWS SEP 04, 2018
Under a cloud at Merrill Lynch, two brokers find new home at giant hybrid

The two were part of four teams signed by Stratos Wealth Network.