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A convicted felon barred twice from selling securities, this adviser clings to insurance
What does it take for an insurance agent to lose his license?
Banned from selling securities but still hawking insurance
Three salesmen barred for selling the Woodbridge Ponzi scheme still have state licenses to sell insurance
Why advisers are slow to recognize the world moving toward ESG
Wealth managers need education to learn differences between ESG and SRI
3 big themes for RIAs in 2020
David Canter of Fidelity talks about where the independent adviser is heading as we embark on a new decade
It’s 2020, and the chase for big commissions is back
The financial advice industry is priming the pump to increase sales of high-commission products
Adding value during health insurance open enrollment
Michael Policar carves out a niche helping clients navigate their health insurance plan options.
Healthy clients will avoid medical costs
Kenneth Waltzer's top retirement strategy is to help his clients stay healthy.
The fight over who owns the client comes to RIAs
Mercer Global Advisors sues adviser who jumped to a competitor.
A crisis of confidence surrounds GPB Capital
The latest setback is a lawsuit from an auto dealer who sold a majority stake in his company to GPB and accuses the firm of 'a massive securities fraud.'
Nick Schorsch returns to public view, this time to settle up with the SEC
After keeping a low profile for past few years, one-time REIT czar re-emerges to face consequences for past wrongdoing.
Wall Street is going RIA-ish
Big firms creating business models that kinda, sorta, look like an RIA for advisers.
What does it mean when superstar breakaway brokers bolt again?
The decision by the Luminous team to leave First Republic could have far-reaching repercussions for the entire advice industry.
Bob Oros opens up about HighTower’s aggressive growth strategy
CEO expects acquisitions to continue over the summer.
Private equity loves IBDs, but will that last?
Three big acquisitions in less than a year signals renewed life in the formerly beleaguered industry.
Is time running out for advisers who sold GPB private placements?
GPB Capital is now a year late in making important financial information public. Finra could discipline brokers who sold the private placement.
Air Force veteran-turned-adviser clashes with First Command
Adviser seeks $10 million in damages in dispute over copyrighted sales materials.
Wells Fargo could be putting more of its focus on wealth management
Speculation is mounting that the bank is dumping some lines of business to focus on just a few areas, including financial advice.
Merrill Lynch cross-selling hits the market
The firm is luring clients by reducing interest rates on mortgages by as much as half a percent.
Cross-selling can be lucrative — and dangerous — for big brokerages
Merrill embraces it, while Wells Fargo has moved away from the practice.
Will big recruiting bonuses move reps to these firms in 2019?
Wells Fargo Advisors, LPL Financial and Cetera Financial Group are dangling deals.
