The SEC and U.S. Attorney's office are investigating an alleged loan fraud sold, at least in part, through a network of unregistered brokers and financial advisers.
Looking to double their money in five years, P-E investors are attracted to the wealth management industry.
Ex-audit department employee says she brought concerns to Finra and then was let go days later.
Adviser headcount was down 3.4% in second quarter, but productivity was up 35%.
The share price of American Finance Trust Inc. has plunged since trading began on July 19, and advisers deserve answers.
The wirehouse's plan stresses pay incentives at the individual client level, such as for financial planning activity and net new assets.
Broker-dealer is making concerted effort to shift assets from brokerage to advisory accounts and to keep them on its corporate advisory platform.
Broker-dealer adds 434 advisers in latest quarter, a 6% increase in its workforce, but business development expenses are up 45%.
Changing key tech tools can cause disruption, but the new provider, Salesforce, is known in the securities industry for customer service and customization.
The company said the increase was due to revenue growth and improving operational efficiencies.
