Independent Broker Dealers

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ALTERNATIVES APR 04, 2013
E&O underwriters screen alt products

Insurers that underwrite errors-and-omissions policies for broker-dealers are exercising greater authority in approving the alternative investments that their clients sell.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Cetera exec steps aside

By DJAMIESON
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Two dentists drill down into bonus-disclosure controversy

By Danny Sarch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 31, 2013
Dwyer latest executive to exit LPL

20-year vet was key to broker-dealer's emergence as industry juggernaut

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
Finra's broker-comp proposal raises hackles

Two large industry groups have slammed a Finra proposal that would require greater disclosure of incentive bonuses.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2013
InvestmentNews launches 'The Career Center'

<i>InvestmentNews</i> has launched a jobs board, The Career Center, at Investment News.com/careers that provides financial advisers with information about employment opportunities.

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Adviser mulling offer for NHL's Phoenix Coyotes

A California-based adviser is heading up a group of investment bankers and sports-entertainment advisers looking to take the NHL's Phoenix franchise out of bankruptcy.

By DJAMIESON
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2013
Ex-Schwab exec Barnaby Grist finds his 'sweet spot' in new gig

Newly appointed exec at Cetera Financial has been charged with integrating the firm's securities and advisory businesses. For Grist, that's where the action is

By Bloomberg
EQUITIES MAR 25, 2013
The Takeaway: Going nuts for global REITs

Investors chasing yield find it in real estate investment trusts

By Joshua Brown
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2013
Noted plan adviser bolts from 'so big' LPL

Joe Connell exiting after just a year at the brokerage; costs of LPL affiliation a factor

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2013
Dark clouds shadowing IBD owner

Media darling Anastasios &#8220;Tommy&#8221; Belesis and his firm are being investigated by the FBI, Finra and the SEC

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2013
Your RIA or the broker-dealer's corporate RIA?

This new white paper, written by Amy Webber, President and COO of Cambridge Investment Research, explores the benefits and drawbacks to having your own RIA, as well as the benefits of leveraging a corporate RIA.

By Mark Bruno
Raymond James simplifies pay grid, bumps up production levels
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2013
Raymond James simplifies pay grid, bumps up production levels

Raymond James' new pay grid is the antithesis of those employed by wirehouses. The most salient feature? Its stark simplicity.

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2013
Pru fee hike another nail in VA coffin

Advisers now questioning value proposition for products

By Darla Mercado
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2013
Senator pushes SEC's Walter on fiduciary rule

New Senate banking committee leader says uniform fiduciary duty should be a priority.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2013
Clients trust advisers; advisory firms, not so much

Study finds some confusion over fiduciary duty vs. suitability.

By Liz Skinner
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2013
Expected boom in breakaways a dud so far

Improved financial markets and retention money could be keeping wirehouse reps in their seats

By AOSTERLAND
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2013
Two MetLife B-Ds on Cetera's radar

Company is said to be pursuing an acquisition of one or more broker-dealers

By Bruce Kelly
Regions back in the securities business with Cetera deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2013
Regions back in the securities business with Cetera deal

After the sale of Morgan Keegan, bank inks deal with indie B-D to provide investment services to its customers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 01, 2013
Cetera's indie B-Ds get name change

Rebranding campaign triggered by recent purchase of Genworth unit; brokerages to remain autonomous

By Bruce Kelly