Connecticut

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  Gridlock Easing in Congress, but Not in House Financial Services: Rep. Himes

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 16, 2013

  While the icy stalemate in Congress is “beginning to thaw,” expect further gridlock on the House Financial Services Committee, Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., told state regulators Tuesday.

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  Trader Caught in Apple Stock Scam

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  April 15, 2013

  The SEC on Monday charged a former employee at a Connecticut-based brokerage firm with placing unauthorized orders to buy nearly $1 billion in Apple stock, ultimately causing the firm to cease operations.

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  Recruiting Roundup: Baird Grabs Wells FAs, UBS Branch Manager; Royal Adds 2 Indie Groups

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 9, 2013

  The new Baird group has about $770 million in client assets, and the new Royal Alliance-affiliated reps have more than $400 million.

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  Beacon Pointe Lured by CPA Services in Latest Acquisition

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  April 8, 2013

  Beacon Pointe Wealth Advisors adds a fourth rollup, Independent Financial Advisors, to its $5.6 billion firm.

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  Taxes and the States: Which Take the Biggest Bites?

  By Mike Patton  |  April 1, 2013

  Governments are always looking to tax, and in these states, you can expect to find steep taxes on wireless services, lottery winnings, property and more.

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  Merrill Bulks Up Training

  By Ellen Uzelac  |  April 1, 2013

  In a bold bid to boost performance, Merrill Lynch Wealth Management has re-engineered its iconic training program.

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  Best and Worst States for Savings Accounts

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  March 29, 2013

  Surprisingly, states with high unemployment and dire fiscal situations fared well.

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  Gas and Cigarettes: The Tax Sticks That Keep On Hittin’

  By Mike Patton  |  March 25, 2013

  A look at how federal and state taxes hit car owners and smokers: are they meant to change behavior or just raise revenue?

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  SEC Enforcement Roundup: CR Intrinsic Slapped With Record Insider Trading Fine

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  March 21, 2013

  The SEC settlement by CR Intrinsic was for $600 million, the largest ever in an insider trading case; meanwhile, a financier was charged in a scam involving pre-IPO Facebook stock.

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  Wrapped Up in a Blanket: Pros and Cons of Family Blanket Policies

  By Kathleen Tierney, Chubb  |  March 17, 2013

  Family blanket policies can provide great peace of mind, consistent coverage and flexibility for HNW families, but know their limitations, like spread of geographic risk.