The esteemed author Helen Keller once said, “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”
InvestmentNews celebrates the leading financial firms extending their hands and working with financial advisors nationwide.
The Fastest-Growing Employers of 2024 is a collective of firms across the US attracting advisors with their range of services and outstanding expertise. On the other side, advisors get the chance to tap into an impressive depth of resources to drive them on to new levels. It’s a relationship that combines synergy, strategy, and economies of scale.
This year’s list of prominent industry players includes Commonwealth Financial Network and Portside Wealth Group. The awardees are making a lasting connection, crafting blueprints for success, and ensuring longevity to attract advisors and race to the top.
Click here to meet the firms growing fast and steady in America’s financial landscape.
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.
From building trust to steering through emotions and responding to client challenges, new advisors need human skills to shape the future of the advice industry.
"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.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
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.
