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It’s time to stop “Wash, Rinse, Repeat” your Monthly Structured Product Shelf.  Here’s why.

Takeaway: In today's MLCD marketplace, where there is FDIC insurance, should you be offering MLCDs...

What happens when FINRA's President interviews the SEC's Chairman?

Summary: Even now, there was a lot of talk about Reg BI and what it really means. They reiterated...

Structured Products Monthly Process Changes with Higher Yields

The structured product market has been akin to riding a roller coaster over the past few years....

How Do BDs Survive the Squeeze of More Industry Regulations and the Need to Control Expenses?

Key Takeaway:  More Outsourcing and More Regulations Means More DDW

What a "Product Diversified" Portfolio Really Means

Over the last 12 months, we have seen the fed funds rate increase by 4.5%, directly affecting...

We will ring in 2023 with the highest income levels in over 2 years

Key Takeaway: We will ring in 2023 with the highest income levels in over 2 years for both FIAs and...

FTX: A failure of due diligence

What happened to FTX, and more importantly, what should we think about going forward?

Takeaways from the FINRA Small Firms Conference - Los Angeles, November 2022

Key Themes Discussed:  Reg BI,  Complex Products,  Best Ex Reviews 

What We Learned at the National Society of Compliance Professionals’ (NSCP) National Conference

There were 4 primary themes that ran throughout the compliance conference.