An in-depth analysis of FINRA's attempted takeover of RIAs and why the group should be disbanded, Part 2
FINRA's aim is to stamp out small RIAs that compete with its large Wall Street firms. Don't let it happen, pleads NAPFA's new chairman
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National Association of Personal Finance Advisors
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Top Executive: Geof Brown, CAE
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Top Executive: Lauren S. Schadle, CAE, Executive Director and CEO
Steve Thomas
Right on Ron!!
jwb
Ron has put together a comprhensive and accurate analysis, and his recommendation to disband FINRA makes sense.
Jeff mcClure
Whoa! This is the best summation of FINRA’s role in the real world I have ever seen! Now, how do we get members of Congress to read it?
