The Best Interest Scorecard takes David Blanchett’s research on the value of efficient financial planning and, for the first time, instills it into a product.
The longtime regulatory stalwart wants to pursue opportunities in the private sector.
Investments in technology and a move to fee-based accounts lifted the firm’s Private Client Group to record quarterly revenue and profits.
The SEC formally assured the brokerage industry that for 30 months it won’t take action against firms that break out the cost of market analysis for clients subject to European Union rules taking effect in January.
THL is committing $100 million to Hightower to support the firm's expansion.