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LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2024
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor

The experienced financial advisor is breaking away in Jacksonville after managing $210M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona

The broker-dealer giant's new 43,000-square foot home office in Tempe will serve as a base to support even more advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team

The trio of professionals joining Raymond James Financial Services in the mountain state come with experience from LPL and Zion Bank.

By Leo Almazora
LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2024
LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel

The pair formerly with Truist Financial, including one best-in-state awardee, are expanding LPL's footprint in Florida as they seek more flexibility and control for their practice.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 13, 2024
Raymond James lands $360M team from LPL

The latest hires catering to business owners and family offices are joining its independent employee division, Raymond James Advisor Select, in Mississipi.

By Leo Almazora
After split with LPL, Merit Financial taps Purshe Kaplan Sterling as new B-D
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
After split with LPL, Merit Financial taps Purshe Kaplan Sterling as new B-D

“It made the most sense for us to make this decision,” says Merit's president Kay Lynn Mayhue.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 12, 2024
Cetera OSJ Wilde Wealth welcomes $400M advisor from UBS

The veteran with nearly three decades of experience will lead the Arizona-based firm's newly established family office division.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2024
LPL lands $650M private wealth team from Ameriprise

The five-advisor group based in Santa Rosa, California operates a full-service ensemble practice with tax, retirement, estate planning, and other high-net-worth services.

By Leo Almazora
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
LPL expands HNW employee advisor division in New York with $700M BofA duo

The Long Island-based team joining LPL Private Wealth bring over 40 years of collective experience catering to a diverse clientele, with a focus on the Brooklyn area.

By Leo Almazora
Big branches flex their muscle
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 10, 2024
Big branches flex their muscle

Latest splits from broker-dealers a sign that perhaps more executives and advisors from these giant branches want to enjoy the fruits of the private equity funds flooding the industry.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL expands in North Dakota with Cetera advisor duo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2024
LPL expands in North Dakota with Cetera advisor duo

The broker-dealer's latest addition, an outdoors-focused planning practice, previously managed $225M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 06, 2024
New Jersey B-D blocked potential whistleblowers, SEC claims

“You can’t put any language in an agreement that would prevent a client from reporting a broker-dealer’s actions," says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2024
Baird boosts Virginia presence with Edelman alum

With nearly 25 years of experience, the employee-owned firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed over $293M in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
Barred B-D owner back in hot water with SEC in alleged healthcare fraud

"These types of brokers and executives are the scourge of the industry," said one plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2024
LPL seals deal for $9B hybrid RIA

The definitive agreement to acquire The Investment Center, based in New Jersey, will add 240 financial advisors into LPL's network.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president
NEWS RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Bluespring taps M&A veteran Jayaraman as its new president

The veteran closer and leader is expected to drive further growth as he brings a record of dealmaking success from Focus and Goldman Sachs.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Raymond James agrees to $1.8M in Finra fines over supervision failures

Some customer complaints went unreported, and many mutual fund purchases were not reviewed, according to the self-regulatory organization.

By Emile Hallez
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
Recruiting is all in the family for Jodie Papike

"I have small firm roots, just look at my dad," Jodie Papike said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief
NEWS BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2024
LPL bats for advisors with new political action chief

The broker-dealer giant's new chief advocacy officer boasts more than 25 years of experience in government relations lobbying for financial services companies.

By Leo Almazora