Two advisers managing $266 million at Wells Fargo Advisors in Bothell, Washington, have gone independent as Legacy Wealth Partners and affiliated with Raymond James through Mainspring Wealth Advisors, one of the firm’s offices of supervisory jurisdiction.
The advisers, Jeff Anderson and Doug McClure, had been affiliated with Wells Fargo since 2010 and 2011, respectively. Anderson began his securities career at Merrill Lynch in 2000; McClure started in 1986 at First Investors.
Legacy Wealth account executives Sarah Hand and Monica Rock-Lorimor also made the move to Raymond James.
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.
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"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.
Chair also praised the passage of stablecoin legislation this week.
Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.
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Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
