FINRA, the regulatory authority overseeing broker/dealer community, unveiled a new version of Broker/Check. This is a database which keeps track of work history and disciplinary actions of the broker/dealers that it oversees.
Read MoreI was doing a little research this morning and found an excellent article on the Fool.com about the Broker/Dealer model (e.g. Edward Jones), and the inherent conflict of interest associated with this model.
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