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Investors have been pouring into exchange-traded funds. But not all ETFs are prospering, says Ron Rowland, president of Capital Cities Asset Management, a registered investment advisor in Austin, Texas. “Too many products have come to market...
Craig Callahan, president and founder, ICON Advisers, a value manager based in Denver, is bullish despite the recent 16 percent drop from the April highs to the early July lows. Recently, Registered Rep. editor sat down for lunch with Craig to get...
The dizzying industry turmoil of the last few years has induced wirehouses to offer their top producers some of the largest retention packages ever. It was bound to happen, industry insiders say, as these folks had many more questions than answers...
Financial advisors at UBS Wealth Management Americas closely watched this week as the U.S. brokerage rolled out plans to sell more of its own mortgage and lending products through its retail brokerage force. While the mortgage market has recently...
Breakaway wirehouse advisors never walk alone. A new report by Aite Group on the independence movement shows that reps from the big houses demonstrate superior client retention when they leave their employers.
A decade ago, the independent broker/dealer firms were filled with part-time advisors, certified public accountants and insurance agents. The channel has moved on, but in many ways, its reputation hasn't. Some still see it as a place for those...
