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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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
RIA NEWS 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.

New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2025
New Hampshire seeks to penalize New England B-D over private placement sales

The state's order is a step in negotiating a potential fine with the firm.

SEC bars faith-based advisor who sold phony promissory notes
RIA NEWS JAN 23, 2025
SEC bars faith-based advisor who sold phony promissory notes

The advisor “failed to disclose multiple conflicts of interest and misappropriated client assets," the SEC said.

Schwab latest to spiff up financial advisor platform for alts
RIA NEWS JAN 22, 2025
Schwab latest to spiff up financial advisor platform for alts

More than 37 percent of financial advisors who custody assets with Schwab use alternatives.

It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says
RIA NEWS JAN 21, 2025
It’s a seller’s market for RIAs in 2025, report says

Private equity money is contributing to the good times for RIA owners.