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The firm says it "terminated" its relationship with the large OSJ. It’s the third large split in two months.
By Ann MarshFebruary 1 -
Regional directors are “sorry to see Doug go," a Cetera adviser says. Tom Taylor, now COO, will take his place.
By Ann MarshJanuary 26 -
Once a top-producing planner at LPL, Carson now possesses a direct line to the CEO.
By Ann MarshJanuary 20 -
The costs of complying with the fiduciary rule may cause many smaller independent broker-dealers to disappear. Advisor Group plans to take advantage of this trend.
By Ann MarshJanuary 19 -
OSHA supports ex-broker Johnny Burris’ firing because he allegedly faked company letterhead. Burris says the bank approved the altered letter years before.
By Ann MarshJanuary 12 -
The decision vindicates ex-broker Johnny Burris, but also supports the move to fire him. However, a bank document obtained by Financial Planning casts doubts on the reason for his termination.
By Ann MarshJanuary 12 -
Financial Planning’s 6th annual RIA Leaders ranking revealed a startling trend.
By Andrew Pavia and Ann MarshJanuary 8 -
Having lost AUM over the past year, advisers are investing time and resources in new engines of growth.
By Ann MarshJanuary 3 -
Margins are down and expenses are up, Fidelity's new benchmarking study finds. Pricing models need to be re-visited.
By Ann MarshDecember 20 -
Dan Moisand's firm joins the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard's new listing. Moisand is a former CFP Board official and ex-president of the FPA.
By Ann MarshDecember 19 -
CEO Rob Francais wants advisers to envision $1 trillion in AUM.
By Ann MarshDecember 15 -
Ex-RIA Richard G. Cody gave false reports to retirees for more than a decade, the SEC says. Many lost most of their life savings.
By Ann MarshDecember 14 -
Former Department of Labor officials allege systemic breakdown of whistleblower protection; two also handled Wells Fargo cases that went nowhere.
By Ann MarshDecember 9 -
The model for financial advice "is primed and ready for change," says Cetera CEO Robert Moore.
By Ann MarshDecember 8 -
Casady provides both consistency and a fresh approach, leaders of the firm's OSJs say.
By Ann MarshDecember 5 -
JPMorgan nixes commissions on retirement accounts, possibly signaling fiduciary rule’s staying power Coming right after Trump’s victory, the move may be an early indication firms believe the regulation will survive.
By Ann MarshNovember 10 -
Here's how the outcome of the presidential election could affect the trajectory of the Labor Department's regulation.
By Ann MarshNovember 7 -
A federal judge categorically rejects claims by an insurance group that the agency overreached. The ruling "sets the tone" for other suits nationwide, an investor advocate says.
By Ann MarshNovember 5 -
Following Commonwealth Financial Network's decision to cut its commission-based retirement business, some competitors head in the opposite direction.
By Ann MarshNovember 1 -
The recording casts doubt on the CFP Board's claim that all CFPs are fiduciaries.
By Ann MarshOctober 31

















