June 2019 Anniversaries
Anniversaries are important to us at WIS because it gives us an opportunity to remember why we are all here: (more…)
Anniversaries are important to us at WIS because it gives us an opportunity to remember why we are all here: (more…)
The Wash Sale rule is defined as the sale of a security at a loss and then 30 days before or 30 days after this sale, buys a “substantial identical” stock or security, or acquires a contract or option to...
We would like to remind those of you that have registered for our first eMoney and Black Diamond training Symposium that the event is going to be held on June 6, 2019 at the Hotel Constance a block away from the home...
With an unprecedented amount of industry transformation taking place right now, firms need to evolve their value propositions to keep up. Here’s Christopher Vaccaro of Fidelity chatting with Don Bizub, Greg Gohr of Commonwealth Financial Network and R.J. Wood of...
What good is a healthy retirement, if you don’t have your own personal health to enjoy it? (more…)
Teri has been with Western for 9 years and has more than 30 years of experience in the broker-dealer industry. Her career began at Dean Witter in their Southern California service center in the margin department. (more…)
Los Angeles Business Journal Vol. 41 No. 20 May 20-26, 2019 With over 10,000,000 residents, Los Angeles County is bigger than all but 7 states in the country. (more…)
On Thursday, May 23, 2019 Abrie Pretorius and Fernando Penaloza of Investec Asset Management hosted an Advisor Forum. They provided an overview of the Investec Global Franchise strategy and Seeking Certainty in Uncertain Times: Intro to Quality Investing. (more…)
Tonette joined Western in January 2010. She has over 20 years of broker-dealer experience in accounting with Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (more…)
Tom O'Connell Visits Fidelity's Headquarters in Boston. Pictured from left to right: Tom, Carolyn Clancy, Executive Vice Pres., Head of Broker Dealer Segment Fidelity Investments Ted Nelson, Senior VP, Regional Managing Director Luke Hannon, Vice Pres., Relationship Manager.
Be Aware of Email Account Compromise Scams. Email Account Compromise (EAC), also known as account hijacking, is a sophisticated scam that targets the general public and professionals associated with, but not limited to, financial and lending institutions, real estate companies,...
In his May 2019 commentary titled After the Comeback, Jurrien Timmer, Director of Global Macro, Fidelity Global Asset Allocation Division discusses “What’s next after the V-shaped reversal?”. (more…)
On Thursday, we welcomed our newest US citizen: Ly James (in WIS cashiering). (more…)
Connect with the CPS Sales Team & other successful producers like you at Happy Hour! (more…)
In observance of the Memorial Day holiday, WIS will be closed Monday, May 27, 2019. All Financial Markets – May 27, 2019; Markets Closed (more…)
You are invited to join an Advisor Forum hosted by Investec Asset Management on Thursday, 05/23 at 11:30 AM at the Pasadena Headquarters (70 S. Lake Ave. Seventh Floor, Pasadena CA 91101). Abrie Pretorius and Fernando Penaloza will provide an...
LA-based financial institutions such as Doubleline Fund and Oak Hill Capital Partners have agreed to start Joint Incident Response exercises at FS-ISAC local forum hosted by WIS on May 16. (more…)
As part of Western International Securities, Inc. California Sponsor A Highway® Program, we have a new sign! (more…)
WIS welcomes Perris Clayton Kaufman, a Financial Advisor. He started his finance career in banking back in 2012, where he quickly rose through the ranks of Premier Banker to the Private Banking Division. (more…)
Ellen launched into the Financial Services industry 24 years ago as a part-time receptionist at Baraban Securities, thinking it was only temporary. Within a few weeks, she was Assistant to the Branch Manager. (more…)
You’re invited to join an Advisor Forum hosted by Triton Pacific on Thursday, 6/6 at 11:30 am at the Pasadena Headquarters (70 S. Lake Ave. Seventh Floor, Pasadena CA 91101). (more…)
Marty Evans has worked in the securities industry for over 26 years with firms including Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise and is joining our Long Island branch. (more…)
Webroot antivirus software is available now! Call our cybersecurity and technology team at 310 846 3877 and get your copy. Proofpoint encryption currently available only on wisdirect.com email domain. If you are using different domain, please notify our technology team...
Talin has worked in the securities legal industry for over 30 years. She is starting a second career in the financial services industry, and looking forward to serving her friends, family and community. (more…)
In an effort to build team cohesion, our home office held an offsite event where our team members put their communication and problem-solving skills to the test in skits based on different scenarios. (more…)
Beginning in May 2019, National Financial Services is introducing the following changes to end-investor statements: (more…)
On Wednesday May 7th, Dave Bibo along with executives from Lincoln Financial, NPB and Financial Services Institute (FSI), and other Financial firms spent the day at the California State Capital (more…)
Reaching for the Stars! Our own Mary Palmer, VP of First Impressions, will be singing the role of Cupid in the Pasadena City College Performing & Communication Arts Division Music Department’s presentation of Jacques Offenbach's comedic operetta, Orpheus In the Underworld. (more…)
Bring your friends and family and walk/run (1 mile, 5k, 10k or half-marathon) to support Senior Concerns’ “Meals on Wheels Program” – and to get out and meet other members of the WIS Team. (more…)
WIS will be hosting an eMoney and Black Diamond training event on Thursday, June 6th from 8:00am – 4:30pm at the Hotel Constance located in Pasadena, CA. More information to follow.
Pershing will send 2018 IRS Forms 5498 and 5498-ESA to clients by May 31, 2019. (more…)
May the 4th be with you! From the Technology and Cybersecurity team. Star Wars Day, May 4, celebrates George Lucas' Star Wars. (more…)
Please be advised that NFS (Fidelity) is having a system issue with the "Commission Override" option when an order is cancelled and replaced within (more…)