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.

Bruce Kelly
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UBS sees a net loss of 111 financial advisors in the Americas during the second quarter
WIREHOUSES JUL 30, 2025
UBS sees a net loss of 111 financial advisors in the Americas during the second quarter

Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.

Bluerock interval fund could trade at 'substantial discount' after it lists, company says
EQUITIES JUL 29, 2025
Bluerock interval fund could trade at 'substantial discount' after it lists, company says

At the end of May, the Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund said the net asset value, or NAV, of its Class A and Class C shares, respectively, was $25.74 and $23.71.

FINRA fines second broker-dealer over misleading communication with clients about crypto
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 28, 2025
FINRA fines second broker-dealer over misleading communication with clients about crypto

TradeStation Securities' communications violated industry rules, including falling short on describing the risks involved in investing in volatile crypto assets.

UBS Financial loses another investor lawsuit involving Tesla stock
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 25, 2025
UBS Financial loses another investor lawsuit involving Tesla stock

The customer's UBS financial advisor allegedly mishandled an options strategy called a collar, according to the client's attorney.

Raymond James' recruiting outlook best since 2008
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2025
Raymond James' recruiting outlook best since 2008

In his comments to analysts, CEO Paul Shoukry alludes to - but does not name - Commonwealth Financial as a factor.

Georgia real estate asset manager invested $150,000 into massive Ponzi scheme
EQUITIES JUL 23, 2025
Georgia real estate asset manager invested $150,000 into massive Ponzi scheme

“The questions is, how does an asset manager choose opportunities like this to invest in,” one executive said. “What’s the due diligence?”  

Greg Cornick, former number two at Osaic, slides down the management pole
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 22, 2025
Greg Cornick, former number two at Osaic, slides down the management pole

After leaving LPL in 2020, it hasn't gone Cornick's way at Osaic.

With wealth management market cooking, LPL Financial shares hit new highs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 21, 2025
With wealth management market cooking, LPL Financial shares hit new highs

LPL Financial is a bellwether for the broader financial advice marketplace.

SEC bars ex-broker who sold clients phony private equity fund
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 18, 2025
SEC bars ex-broker who sold clients phony private equity fund

Rajesh Markan earlier this year pleaded guilty to one count of criminal fraud related to his sale of fake investments to 10 clients totaling $2.9 million.

Chuck Roberts, ex-star at Stifel, barred from the securities industry
WIREHOUSES JUL 18, 2025
Chuck Roberts, ex-star at Stifel, barred from the securities industry

"The outcome is correct, but it's disappointing that FINRA had ample opportunity to investigate the merits of clients' allegations in these claims, including the testimony in the three investor arbitrations with hearings," Jeff Erez, a plaintiff's attorney representing a large portion of the Stifel clients, said.