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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Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 13, 2024
Yet another former Western International broker in hot water with regulators

Western International Securities was acquired by LPL this year.

Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 12, 2024
Finra arbitrators hit broker with rare penalty in midst of ongoing customer complaint

“The arbitration panel felt that [the advisor] was disrespecting the process,” the clients' attorney said.

LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 11, 2024
LPL, industry, sanguine about some alternatives in 2025

“Private credit and infrastructure remain attractive," LPL said.

Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2024
Insurance salesman raised money for fraudulent oil and gas fund, SEC charges

David Underwood sold unregistered Heartland fund securities to 20 clients, including his wife, according to the SEC.

LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
LPL, ex-CEO Arnold, reach $12 million compensation settlement

“Professional conduct is one of those key issues a board has a responsibility to measuring and understanding,” one senior industry executive said.

Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 09, 2024
Giant Wealth Enhancement Group latest to split from LPL

LPL's former CEO Dan Arnold this summer said it was parting ways with two large hybrids.

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."