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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New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2024
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims

“You can’t put any language in an agreement that would prevent a client from reporting a broker-dealer’s actions," says one attorney.

Fake South Florida advisors target Venezuelan-Americans in scheme, SEC alleges
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 05, 2024
Fake South Florida advisors target Venezuelan-Americans in scheme, SEC alleges

Be dubious about investment professionals who are marketing investments through an affinity group, one industry executive says.

Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud

"These types of brokers and executives are the scourge of the industry," said one plaintiff's attorney.

Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike

"I have small firm roots, just look at my dad," Jodie Papike said.

Posing as a broker, Maryland insurance agent grabs clients' savings
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 29, 2024
Posing as a broker, Maryland insurance agent grabs clients' savings

"Customers should use regulated industries to their advantage and hire career specialists in each area of their lives," said one industry executive.

Private equity funds gaining traction with advisors
ALTERNATIVES AUG 28, 2024
Private equity funds gaining traction with advisors

"The appetite by financial advisors for private equity funds is super high right now," says one industry executive.

Rep-owned B-D pays $1 million to ripped off clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 27, 2024
Rep-owned B-D pays $1 million to ripped off clients

United Planners' Financial Services of America failed to supervise its salesman, according to Arizona.

B-D giant Osaic reorganizes management team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 26, 2024
B-D giant Osaic reorganizes management team

The moves boost the authority of Tim Hodge and Dimple Shah in Osaic's management structure.

Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 21, 2024
Former female Osaic recruiter ends discrimination complaint

Why is this firm losing senior female executives, questions industry source.

Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2024
Large IBDs more likely to feel cash sweep pain: Moody's

"Highly leveraged wealth managers face the greatest competitive risk from an increase in rates paid to clients," according to Moody's.