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Registered Rep.
August 28, 2007
John Churchill |
SEC Principal Trade Proposal: A Stalling Tactic? A 2-year "interim rule" would allow large brokerage firms that also have many other business lines to meet their fiduciary obligations to customers while still engaging in principal trading activity -- selling customers products from their own inventory.   |
Registered Rep.
October 1, 2002
David A. Geracioti |
Outgrowing the Series 7? Registered investment advisors must take the Series 65 exam. As the line between brokers and financial advisors blurs, what responsibilities do brokers that dispense advice and collect a fee based on assets have? |
Registered Rep.
September 19, 2007
John Churchill |
SEC Relaxes Principal Trading Rules, Temporarily The SEC eased principal trading restrictions on certain non-discretionary accounts that would have been affected by the recent court ruling on the broker/dealer exemption. |
The Motley Fool
September 24, 2007
Saibal Saha |
You Churn, They Earn Effective Oct. 1, a new SEC rule says that a broker-dealer can no longer charge fees for investment advice unless it agrees to act as a registered investment advisor with fiduciary responsibility for its clients. |
Registered Rep.
May 1, 2007 |
The Great Reckoning Whatever the specific business impact the Merrill Lynch ruling may have, many see the return to pre-1999 rules as a chance for the brokerage industry, which has long avoided fiduciary duty for business and regulatory reasons, to overcome those obstacles and embrace it. |
Registered Rep.
March 1, 2008
John Churchill |
Fix Advisor Laws! Laws should reflect the fact that the differences between registered reps and registered investment advisors have largely evaporated. |
Registered Rep.
March 12, 2004
John Churchill |
Huge Growth in Fee-Based Brokerage Fee-based brokerage showed faster growth than any other segment of managed accounts over the last four years, according to a new report from Cerulli Associates. |
The Motley Fool
October 25, 2007
Dan Caplinger |
Brokers for Expert Investors Have you outgrown your brokerage account? When you're just getting started with investing, comparing brokerage firms is pretty easy. But when you go beyond the basics, you need a broker who provides more. |
Registered Rep.
February 2, 2006
Kristen French |
Brokers Learning to Play by New Rules It's no longer business as usual on Wall Street. Starting yesterday, broker/dealers must follow a new SEC rule that requires them to disclose at certain times that they may not be acting in their clients' best interest. |
Registered Rep.
April 29, 2005
Kristen French |
Raymond James Fined, Drops Fee-Based Brokerage---Will Others Follow? Following the NASD fine of Raymond James for pushing fee-based accounts on the wrong clients, the next question is how the settlement will affect other firms that offer the same accounts, including wirehouse giants Morgan Stanley, Merrill and Smith Barney. |
Financial Advisor
May 2006
Andrew Gluck |
New Rule Causes Software Schizophrenia New financial software programs for advisors reflect the difference between fiduciary and suitability requirements. |
The Motley Fool
February 25, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Start Investing and Earn an Extra Bonus If you're looking for a new broker in today's sophisticated financial world, you really should think about finding one with bells and whistles that open up a range of investments. |
The Motley Fool
September 1, 2005
Selena Maranjian |
Brokerage Fees: Low or High? It can be a little more complicated than you might expect to find the best brokerage for yourself. You can get poorer if you're not rich enough. |
Investment Advisor
December 2005
James J. Green |
Talk to Chuck Schwab the company began as a transaction service, then moved into mutual funds, but Schwab the man believes his greatest legacy was his ability to democratize investing, and to support the notion that people could get their advice from someone who did not have a conflict of interest. |
Investment Advisor
November 2006
Thomas D. Giachetti |
Defining Fiduciary What is a financial advisor's true fiduciary duty? |
Registered Rep.
April 1, 2008
Kristen French |
Runaway Growth: Rep-As-Advisor Assets Explode In the past year, as a result of the end of asset-based fees in non-advisory managed-account programs, assets in nondiscretionary rep-as-advisor programs have ballooned. |
Financial Planning
May 1, 2006
Bob Veres |
False Fiduciaries The so-called resolution of the SEC's "Merrill Lynch rule" does nothing to keep brokers from providing financial advice without assuming legal responsibility. |
Registered Rep.
August 2, 2005
Kristen French |
Morgan Stanley Fined $6.1 Million for Fee-Based Brokerage Slip-Ups NASD's investigation showed that from January 2001 through December 2003, Morgan Stanley failed to establish and maintain a supervisory system to review and monitor its fee-based brokerage business. |
Entrepreneur
September 2007
Scott Bernard Nelson |
Wrap It Up With a new rule that holds brokers to the same standards as financial planners, the wrap-account romance may be coming to an end. |
The Motley Fool
February 28, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Brokerages Misbehaving The SEC has gotten an earful about brokerages upsetting customers. Investors, the more you know about the stock market and how brokerages and brokers work, the better off you'll likely be. |
The Motley Fool
August 2, 2004
Selena Maranjian |
Buying Your Brokerage? There are good and bad ways to invest in securities firms. Look for these red flags before investing in a broker-dealer offering (BDO.) |
Investment Advisor
February 1, 2011
Bob Clark |
An Old Dog Learns Some New Tricks Or a funny thing happened on the way to The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act. |
The Motley Fool
August 30, 2010
Dan Caplinger |
Who You Trade With Does Matter It's easy to think that one broker fits all, but nothing could be further from the truth. Take the time to get to know your brokerage options. Only then will you have the knowledge base to make your best choice. |
The Motley Fool
March 5, 2007
Selena Maranjian |
Is Your Brokerage Insured? Brokerage firms are required to become members of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Is yours insured? |
BusinessWeek
August 30, 2004
Amy Borrus |
Brokers Aren't Advisers The line between brokers and advisers was clear for decades. But in 1999, the Securities & Exchange Commission blurred that line. Now, to protect investors, the SEC must redraw a clear line. |
The Motley Fool
July 19, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Find the Right Broker When it comes to handling your investments, one size doesn't fit all. Shop around. |
Financial Advisor
January 2005
Raymond Fazzi |
Flying Blind In The Bond Market Bond price reporting is improving, but many brokers still hide costs. |
The Motley Fool
April 30, 2009
Dan Caplinger |
Tools to Make You a Better Investor Brokers have been hurting, and you can take advantage. With brokers focusing on getting your business, you'll find them developing and expanding on tools that could help you invest more easily. |
The Motley Fool
May 9, 2005 |
Stock Specialists Did you know that specialists are "making a market" in your stock? |
Registered Rep.
March 30, 2007
John Churchill |
Surprise! FPA Wins Lawsuit Against SEC and the Broker-Dealer Exemption Three years after suing the SEC over the controversial "Broker Dealer Exemption" rule, a federal court has ruled that the SEC exceeded its authority in adopting the rule. |
The Motley Fool
August 8, 2006
Selena Maranjian |
Business Booming for Brokerages There's another way to make money off brokerages -- by investing in them. In recent months, business has been brisk at many brokerages, judging by quarterly reports. |
The Motley Fool
December 31, 2003 |
Choose the Right Broker What should you consider when comparing brokerages? |
BusinessWeek
May 17, 2004
Carol Cropper |
Choosing An Online Broker The majority of the most popular places to trade via the Internet have instituted a multitude of service levels and fees. The amount you pay to play often depends on which level you qualify for. |
On Wall Street
February 1, 2011 |
Five Questions With David Massey The deputy securities administrator for the state of North Carolina, began a one-year term as president of the North American Securities Administrators Association in September. |
BusinessWeek
April 18, 2005
Aaron Pressman |
The Busiest Broker On Earth Fidelity's Internet operation has turned up the pressure on Schwab and other rivals. |
Registered Rep.
February 1, 2005 |
By the Numbers Top 10 Broker/Dealers, by Advisor Headcount: Merrill Lynch... Wachovia... Smith Barney... Morgan Stanley... etc. |
Registered Rep.
November 8, 2011
Jerry Gleeson |
Auction Rate Revenge For tens of thousands of investors who were trapped in the auction rate securities debacle that started in 2008, finances are getting back to normal. |
Financial Advisor
July 2004
Gail Liberman |
Muni Bond Funds Vs. Individual Bonds A new study says the funds are cheaper if you actively trade. |
Financial Planning
July 1, 2006
Marshall Eckblad |
Chalk One Up for RIAs According to a recent survey, a majority of investors believe stockbrokers and investment advisers owe the same fiduciary responsibilities to their clients. |
The Motley Fool
January 10, 2006 |
Compare Brokerages and Find the Best for You Here are some things you should consider when comparing brokerages and choosing one. |
BusinessWeek
September 5, 2005
Anne Tergesen |
Slow To Reveal The Deals Sure, brokerage firms and fund companies are disclosing more about their financial dealings. Dig deep enough, though, and you may unearth more questions than answers. |
Registered Rep.
September 25, 2002
Ross Tucker |
Suit Alleges Hidden Fees A suit filed in California last week alleges that major brokerage firms are charging customers unreasonable and undisclosed fees when selling municipal bonds. |
Registered Rep.
August 30, 2010
Halah Touryalai |
Schwab Buys ETF Firm Schwab paid $150 million in cash and stock for the company, which fits into Schwab's longer-term strategy of expanding its ETF offerings. |
The Motley Fool
September 15, 2011
Rick Aristotle Munarriz |
Find the Perfect Broker There may be plenty of discount broker options, but cutting through the clutter is easy. |
The Motley Fool
May 20, 2004
Tim Beyers |
American Express Unit in Scandal The broker could be a target of a regulatory inquiry into mutual funds revenue-sharing. How can you tell if your own broker or advisor has a conflict of interest? |
Registered Rep.
January 13, 2003
Gaffen & Geracioti |
Wachovia-Prudential: For Real This Time? Can you say Pru-chovia? Prudential Securities and Wachovia Securities are very close to an agreement to join forces, one that was scuttled earlier in the year, reportedly due to differences in who would control the unit. |
Registered Rep.
February 1, 2006
Kristen French |
Both Sides Now Brokers who hold dual licenses -- both the Series 7 and Series 65 licenses -- will have to take fiduciary responsibility on some accounts. But they can also sell investments, after they make it crystal clear that they're doing so. |
The Motley Fool
May 25, 2004
Alyce Lomax |
Schwabbing the Decks Is a commission war on tap between the discount brokers? Charles Schwab said today it plans to lower its commission fees in a bid to "appeal to the broadest range of investors possible." |
Registered Rep.
August 10, 2004
David A. Gaffen |
Fleeing Brokers Can Take Some Client Info Three of the nation's largest brokerage firms have agreed to make it easier for registered reps to take clients with them when they change firms, eliminating a lot of the cloak-and-dagger antics that brokers often suffer when making a move. |
The Motley Fool
July 13, 2004 |
Finding the Best Brokerage There might be a cheaper, better brokerage than the one you're using. |
