The move echoes that of other large brokerage houses such as Merrill Lynch, which requires its retirement plan advisers to act as fiduciaries post-DOL rule.
Firm has seen a net gain of 11 advisory teams and $4.25 billion in client assets in the year through September.
After Morgan Stanley's exit, the SEC should revise Regulation S-P and codify the protocol's provisions.
Some reps, including those already thinking of leaving, say the firm only cares about the bottom line.
As the number of signatories to the protocol has swelled over the years, so too has the gamesmanship Morgan Stanley cites as its reason for leaving, according to experts.
Firm's decision to walk away from agreement "overnight, increased the risk of other brokerage firms likely pulling out of the agreement, says compliance expert.
Brokers moving to a new firm would be forbidden for 12 months from contacting clients once they left.
Flows to advisory accounts, while still higher than the start of 2016, dropped off more than 20% from Q2 and were the lowest in a year.
Overlooking price discounts and pushing early rollovers can land firms in hot water
Katy Knox named president, replacing Keith Banks, who will become vice chairman of the global wealth and investment management unit.
Atlanta-based Scott McQuilken and Richard Reasoner affiliate with Arkadios Capital.
Individuals and firms are donating time and money to help storm victims
Plaintiff says automated investment advice program is a 'predatory racketeering enterprise'
The three-member adviser team expands the footprint of Syntal Capital Partners.
A central argument against the DOL fiduciary rule is that investors with smaller accounts will be abandoned. But many advisers stand ready to serve them.
Despite a trying year, the firm has said it will sweeten signing bonuses for veteran advisers.
Craig Price claims he was fired for speaking up about the abuse of a trust fund.
Welcome to the August issue – where we look at the big news, announcements and underlying trends.
Four-person group joins the Alex. Brown division of Raymond James.
Independent broker-dealer signs up 15 teams from the bank's wirehouse in the second quarter.
