Industry
Buried In The Newly Released 2011 Survey Of Trends In The Financial Planning Industry: Serious Challenges To The CFP Profession
For about 15 years, the College for Financial Planning annually released its “Trends In The Financial Planning Industry,” a comprehensive report on broad industry developments. Only in 2010 did it miss a year. (A spokesman could not respond in time for this post to a question about why the College missed 2010.)
College of Financial Planning Discovers That Planner Income Declined 12.7% Last Year
The College of Financial Planning is looking for explanations for a 12.7% dip in financial planners' earnings last year -- and they can't blame the recession.
Two Merrill Hands Reportedly In The Running To Lead The Thundering Herd
At least two longtime Merrill Lynch insiders are reportedly on the short list to run the giant wirehouse once Lyle LaMothe leaves this spring.
CFPB Still At The Center Of Congressional Dodd-Frank Bickering
Discussion is getting a little heated as less-than-lukewarm friends of the Dodd-Frank Act in Congress recently held a hearing to determine just how much new regulation will cost the government and, ultimately, taxpayers.
Black Merrill Lynch Brokers Lose Retention Bonus Discrimination Suit
Claims that Merrill Lynch systematically gave brokers of color lower retention bonuses during the firms merger with Bank of America have as yet met with deaf ears.
