Three registered representatives who collectively advised on more than $200 million in assets at their former firms have joined Virginia Asset Group, a regional investment firm headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Bruce McCook managed about $60 million at VCB Financial Group in Richmond, Virginia. Ed Pittman managed $120 million at VCB Financial Group in Northern Neck, Virginia and is now based in the Virginia Asset Group’s White Stone office. Tom Russell joined the firm from Merrill Lynch in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
A new proposal could end the ban on promoting client reviews in states like California and Connecticut, giving state-registered advisors a level playing field with their SEC-registered peers.
Morningstar research data show improved retirement trajectories for self-directors and allocators placed in managed accounts.
Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.
The Wall Street giant has blasted data middlemen as digital freeloaders, but tech firms and consumer advocates are pushing back.
Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.
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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.
