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Financial advisor Jennifer Marcontell went independent after more than 20 years with her prior brokerage, which itself is making a major change to its structure.
July 8 - Commonwealth, Edward Jones and Stifel grab top advisor satisfaction marks amid recruiting challenges
In J.D. Power's annual survey, a significant portion of wirehouse and independent representatives said they're considering a move to another firm.
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There are signs that the firm’s headcount slippage is slowing, but that may account for reduced earnings due to higher compensation costs.
June 1 -
Executives of firms like J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley and Bank of America benefited from a stronger market in 2021 that increased incentive pay.
April 19 -
Senior brokers delegated to make compensation decisions systematically favor white men, according to a new lawsuit.
March 21 -
The brokerage sustained a net loss of hundreds of brokers last year after a pause in hiring during the coronavirus, according to its annual report.
March 14 -
In J.D. Power’s annual survey, independent and employee reps gave wealth managers a higher satisfaction index than last year.
July 12 -
Its parent seeks to support more holistic planning by combining it with two other subsidiaries.
June 18 -
At FP’s INVEST conference, executives from major firms explained how the coronavirus has altered the advisor and client experience for the long term.
May 12 -
With Edward Jones poised to settle a racial discrimination class action for $34 million, what does the case say about the state of diversity and inclusion in wealth management?
May 12 -
After its industry-leading headcount dipped slightly during the temporary ban, the wealth manager plans to offer more resources for incoming recruits.
May 10 -
Financial Planning continues its four-part analysis of core compensation components at wirehouse, regional and national BDs.
April 16 -
The annual full-service investor rankings picked a new winner for 2021 while tracking major generational differences.
April 15 -
Amanda Daugherty accused the wealth manager of gender-based discrimination and unlawful termination.
April 8 -
The largest brokerages typically make comp changes that are ‘evolutionary, rather than revolutionary.’
April 7 -
The firm hopes to more readily attract talent from rivals.
March 3 -
Policy changes could deprive some politicians of significant campaign funds.
January 12 -
The slate of new hires come from several competitors including Wells Fargo and Edward Jones.
August 25 -
The St. Louis-based firm claims its rival “instructs incoming recruits to compile client information from their former firm” as a matter of course.
August 4 -
Chief information officer Frank LaQuinta reveals the firm’s $500 million acceleration strategy, plus how advisors are using technology during the coronavirus pandemic.
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