Latin America Smaller Companies Fund announced that it closed its transfer agent books and ceased trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Jan. 22. The fund intends to distribute to stockholders an amount equal to the net asset value of the fund shares as of approximately Feb. 18, 1999. Stock certificates must be surrendered before the liquidation proceeds will be distributed.
Nearly two-thirds of advisors surveyed this month said that internal training programs or workshops were offered by their firms.
The 260 advisors in Huntington's wealth unit will now turn to Ameriprise for brokerage, advisory and insurance services previously provided internally.
Even though advisors doubt it will pass, California's proposed billionaire tax is already reigniting residency and wealth planning conversations.
Financial advisor Drew Boyer turned an accidental acceptance from a fire chief into a successful niche serving firefighters and police officers.
Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?
With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.
