Advisor Business

Advisors Feeling Better About The Economy For The First Time In Six Months

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The mood among RIAs has been getting worse for most of this year, but in July the sun finally came out, according to the latest "advisor confidence" poll from Advisor Benchmarking.

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Washington-Area Whistleblower Sues Wells Fargo To Take Her Back

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An advisor who says she was fired from Wells Fargo for cooperating with an internal suitability probe has sued to get her contract restored with back pay.

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FINRA Tries To Shut Down "Collective Action" Arbitration For Frustrated Brokerage Firm Employees

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For years, the industry arbitrators have refused to consider hearing group grievances brought by brokerage firm employees looking for better work conditions. This may only make it easier for those cases to go to court.  

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Colorado Advisory Firms Combine Forces To Create $240 Million National Powerhouse

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Good example of the bolt-on M&A going on out there: Summit Wealth Group and niche firm Cook Financial have teamed up to share their joint $240 million in AUM and specialized expertise.

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Former Top LPL Rep Ron Carson Is Thriving As An Independent RIA

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Ron Carson the superstar $3 billion advisor who used to rule the top of LPL's rankings, is already thriving in his new RIA firm.

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