Economy

The broker-dealer alleged that a FINRA arbitration panelist who helped hand down the landmark penalty should have recused herself after reaching a similar conclusion in a case involving the same embattled broker.

Industry groups argue a new rule under consideration would give brokerage firms new oversight responsibilities over unaffiliated RIAs — a contention FINRA denies.

The Cincinnati-based bank has partnered with the fintech Trust & Will to make estate planning easy, accessible — and free.

In an earnings call, LPL's CEO said his efforts to woo Commonwealth advisors have extended to a "rain-soaked" bike ride and wine-tasting tour.

Industry trackers see Raymond James' proposal to buy minority stakes in its independent affiliates as a good way to reinvest while also warding off outside competition.

The firm characterizes the cause examination, a procedure that typically originates from a customer complaint, as a routine matter.

Financial planners who take their customers through a difficult calculation can add a lot of value that may sometimes get overlooked in the profession, one expert said.

A judge found that the alleged victims of a scam run by a now-disgraced representative of Oppenheimer furnished no evidence of having direct ties to the firm.

States can now adopt a model rule that will prevent brokers from holding themselves out to the public as "advisors" or "advisers."

NewEdge Securities was also ordered to pay disgorgement of $750,746 plus interest.