by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 30, 2013 | Dodd Frank
By: Joe Adler, OnWallStreet.com An interesting excerpt from the December 27 article: “Bankers have almost become used to the intense growth of new rules in the five years since the financial crisis, but some see a light at the end of the tunnel as the agencies inch...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 16, 2013 | Compensation, Merril Lynch
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is planning to reward brokers who team up to help clients with financial planning. As part of the Merrill’s 2014 compensation plan, which was rolled out to some 14,000 advisors last week, the firm is adding a Merrill Lynch Client...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 6, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Financial Recruiters, Job Market
It’s a “given” that if you are considering a career in the financial services industry, or if you are considering a move within the industry, you’ll want and need the expertise of an experienced and proven financial services recruiter. But don’t just engage a...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 3, 2013 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Hiring
“Minority representation at entry-level and mid-level positions in financial services has been increasing slightly and stands at 20.4%, but has remained stagnant at the executive level.” [pullquote]The financial services industry is moving too slowly in recruiting and...
