Firm intends to file counterclaim against two brokers who alleged they lost business in the wake of bank scandals.
CFP John Chrin runs as a Republican for a House seat in Pennsylvania; Neal Simon, CEO of an RIA, seeks Maryland Senate seat as an independent.
Agency to consider 'regulatory options' by September, same deadline for SEC's advice rule.
In a Finra arbitration complaint, two brokers allege that Wells Fargo's problems damaged their business.
There's still disagreement over whether disclosure and informed client consent are enough to satisfy a fiduciary's obligation to act in the client's best interest.
Broker alleges he was cheated out of $200,000 in compensation protected by ERISA.
She said lawmakers may have to change 'solely incidental' language that lets brokers give advice.
Document suggests the proposed SEC advice rule is too weak.
To avoid a run-ins with regulators, advisers should run posts by a compliance team.
A shift in control of the House could change the course of important issues, including the SEC advice rule, tax reform and retirement policies.
InvestmentNews poll finds 49.2% approve of his performance, while 46.7% disapprove. How has that changed over the course of his presidency?
Brian Chilton moved to Morgan Stanley instead of Wells Fargo after Credit Suisse closed brokerage business.
John Halsey Buck III was fired by Morgan Stanley in January over private securities sales
SEC chairman says quarterly reporting isn't likely to change
The company settled a similar self-dealing lawsuit four years ago for $12 million.
Regulator's fines surged to $2.59 billion in the six months ended in September, up from $9.8 million in the first half
Broker allegedly manipulated a client account to maintain his status for working with international clients.
But NASAA said among cases brought against registered entities, the number of investment adviser cases 'significantly outnumbered' broker-dealer cases for the first time.
Finra bars Thomas A. Davis, who worked in Hilton Head Island, S.C., for Wells Fargo Bank.
State poised to jump to lead in resisting forthcoming SEC advice rule.
