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An arbitration panel ordered the wirehouse to pay two former clients $250,000, a mere 10% of what they originally sought, in a case involving the sale of funds of Puerto Rican municipal bonds.

Jorge Daniel Usandivaras claimed to have been fired for blowing the whistle on what he saw as improper transactions.

While the group moves between wirehouses, Morgan picks up more recruits from Barclays.

JPMorgan Chase said authorities are examining what its wealth management businesses and private bank told customers when selling them the company’s own investment products and enlisting hedge funds.

Pimco said regulators are considering taking action against the firm over marking of securities in the exchange-traded fund version of its flagship Total Return Fund.

The trust fund assets will be viable now until 2034, a slight improvement, but Congress still needs to address the program's larger financial woes; Plus, some Medicare recipients could face steep premium increases next year.

Michael Shaw, who left the board amid turmoil over its disciplinary process, could end up working for former investigatory targets with new consulting gig.

Junior recruits entering the business as potential partners have their own take on how to boost business.

A one-time investment specialist interacts with enough advisors to make the switch to branch management.

Don’t let negative thinking become a self-fulfilling prophecy when starting a practice.