Announcement of a deal for the 1,600 reps and advisers is expected before indie B-D's national sales conference next month
Entrepreneurs need to be rewarded for taking risks, not shackled
Despite continued market volatility, it appears as though the independent investment advisory world has finally turned the corner and moved beyond the worst of the recession that followed the “mortgage meltdown.”
The head of MetLife's broker-dealer operations has parted ways with the insurer. So far, the carrier's management has offered no explanation for the departure.
Claiming spousal benefits often leads to larger check than expected
Over the last few months, several large companies, let by auto giants Ford and GM, announced plans to spin off their traditional pension plans by transferring their liabilities to an insurance company or offering lump-sum payouts to retirees and certain former workers. Verizon was the latest corporation to hop on the de-risking bandwagon, prompting calls from a leading pension advocacy group to halt such actions until Congress can review the impact on workers and retirees
In a twist that will cheer art aficionados -- and Jeffrey Gundlach -- police recovered all the paintings stolen from the bond king's home earlier in the month. The value of the DoubleLIne boss' remarkable collection? About $10 million. | <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20120927/FREE/927009999/PH>View the paintings</a> &raquo;
Another high-profile defection from MSSB as a $600M team jumps to HighTower
Still subject to age and earnings cap limits; other restrictions may apply
A boutique hybrid firm snags a pair of veteran adviser teams from Merrill Lynch.
Finra eyes requiring the disclosure of recruiting incentives to clients | <b>Sarch:</b> <a href=http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20121129/BLOG01/121129937>Transparency for bonuses? Bring it on! &raquo;</a>
Revamped structure already seen paying off; 'core to our strategy'
Insurer to pull back from cash-heavy products like variable annuities
'Aging in place' is growing trend as retirees prefer to stay put.
