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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Schwab bumps up fee for RIAs using its referral service
CUSTODIAN FEB 12, 2025
Schwab bumps up fee for RIAs using its referral service

Schwab's referral program has not changed its fees in almost 20 years.

Former wirehouse leaders jump to RIAs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 12, 2025
Former wirehouse leaders jump to RIAs

John Thiel is only the latest in a line of one-time senior executives at wirehouses who have crossed Wall Street and are now working for the competition.

Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam
ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2025
Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam

“If Morgan Stanley had called my client’s son, this wouldn’t have happened,” the investor's attorney said.

LPL boosts revenue potential with amped-up alts platform
ALTERNATIVES FEB 10, 2025
LPL boosts revenue potential with amped-up alts platform

Along with greater revenue, alternative investments also carry risks, one industry lawyer noted.

Advisor fighting Finra banishment loses $17.7 million dispute with old firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 07, 2025
Advisor fighting Finra banishment loses $17.7 million dispute with old firm

National Securities Corp. sued the advisor in 2020, alleging breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

Pershing discussing move to control portion of broker-dealers’ cash.
CUSTODIAN FEB 06, 2025
Pershing discussing move to control portion of broker-dealers’ cash.

The clearing and custody giant is kicking the tires on new cash sweep plan with broker-dealer clients.

Mess with pay, and advisors walk
OPINION FEB 05, 2025
Mess with pay, and advisors walk

UBS is looking to boost the firm’s bottom line even as some financial advisors search for greener pastures.

Apollo reports spike in alt sales through wealth management group
ALTERNATIVES FEB 04, 2025
Apollo reports spike in alt sales through wealth management group

Alternatives are quickly becoming a mainstream allocation in wealth management.

B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape

“Bryant Riley’s strength is that he’s an amazing dealmaker and originator,” an industry executive said.

Changes in fees are coming for advisors. What will that look like?
RIA NEWS JAN 28, 2025
Changes in fees are coming for advisors. What will that look like?

The traditional asset-based fee advisors charge clients "is going by the wayside," one executive said.