Robert Mitchell, who managed $410 million at Stifel in Greensboro, North Carolina, has joined LPL Financial’s Linsco employee channel. Mitchell and his team will open an office for the firm in that city.
An orphan who experienced homelessness as a young adult, Mitchell says his mission is to make a difference in the lives of as many people as possible by helping them as they work toward their financial goals. As a result, he does not set account minimums, LPL said in a press release.
Mitchell is joined by wealth associates Joanna Page and Jonathan Peters as well as registered client service associate Andrea Wisekal.
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"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.
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