Financial institutions

The Landmark Group ditched the large firm for Fieldpoint Private, a boutique firm with 28 advisors.

The alleged failures stretched over a two year period, according to the regulator.

The widow argued that her advisor failed to confer with her about the investment strategy he and her late husband developed prior to her husband's sudden death.

Advisors are jumping to firms with established infrastructure.

The broker engaged the client in 11 private securities transactions involving private equity and debt securities in companies spanning a wide variety of industries, FINRA alleged.

The seven new hires joined both the independent and employee channels.

Some brokerage firms are concerned that the tax overhaul could spur their employee advisors to set up their own shops or switch firms to lower their tax bills.

In a concession to the advisor, he can still respond to client emails and calls, even though he may not initiate contact.

It’s a great way to reach out, and who knows, your card might be on the mantle place should a prospect visit a client’s home.

The UBS advisor switched firms before his old employer officially exited the Broker Protocol.