IBDs

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  Raymond James, Janney Nab More Morgan Stanley, Merrill Reps

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 19, 2013

  There's some debate, however, as to what's driving the latest movement out of the wirehouses and its significance, experts say.

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  Site Aims to Make Social Media Free and Painless for Advisors

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  June 19, 2013

  Advisors in the business just 15 years ago will remember when the whole world suddenly was using email—except for advisors. Now Jennifer Openshaw wants to help the industry overcome its current diffidence about using social media.

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  Palaveev: First Allied Sale Part of a ‘Second Wave’ of Investment

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 18, 2013

  Philip Palaveev discusses what the interest of private-equity investors like Nicholar Schorsch means for independent broker-dealers.

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  FSI Claims Victory in Florida ‘Notice-Filing State’ Battle

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 18, 2013

  The law makes it easier for advisors to make changes to their business.

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  Best Firms for Self-Directed Investors: J.D. Power—2013

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 17, 2013

  The survey finds that, with some exceptions, investment firms are not communicating well when it comes to fees, online tools and products.

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  Wells Nabs 9 Reps From Morgan Stanley, Merrill and RBC

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 14, 2013

  Raymond James recruits one Morgan advisor, while LPL affiliate U.S. Wealth Management hires a Pershing exec.

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  ‘We Aren’t Buying First Allied to Run It’: RCAP CEO

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 13, 2013

  RCAP, led by Nicholas Schorsch, and other real estate investors are diversifying their portfolios and see the IBD space as a growth business.

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  Morgan Stanley Nabs Wells, UBS Reps

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 11, 2013

  Meanwhile, Janney recruits a team from Stephens in Columbia, S.C.

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  The 2013 Broker-Dealers of the Year: Time to Vote

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  June 11, 2013

  Our 23rd annual reader poll is now open for business. Rate your own broker-dealer, and tell everyone (anonymously, of course) what you wish your firm offered.

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  Loring Ward Hosts ‘Anti-Product’ Event

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 10, 2013

  The asset manager shared stories on business building, creativity and more at its recent conference.