Fresh wave of TD Ameritrade RIAs are speaking out 30-days after Schwab Advisor Services merger, complaining about more red tape and problems befalling clients -- stress levels high
Not just social media savvy RIAs, but principals of smaller, classic, all-TDA shops are listing a litany of issues -- the tip of an iceberg, according to small RIA custodians.
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