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Fidelity pushing RIAs to chase Commonwealth advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
Fidelity pushing RIAs to chase Commonwealth advisors

In any brokerage transaction, it’s a fight for assets.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report

Industry research report unpacks trends in advisor channel movement, declines at wirehouse firms, and momentum building towards RIA affiliations.

By Leo Almazora
Suburban St. Louis B-D now facing state regulators' questions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Suburban St. Louis B-D now facing state regulators' questions

Moloney Securities has been the target of securities regulators recently for sales of high-risk alternative investment products.

By Bruce Kelly
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Edward Jones takes second stab at creating its own bank

After a failed 2020 bid, the firm's parent company is once again seeking federal and state approval as it seeks to more fully address clients' needs.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty's Harris Baltch: LPL's Commonwealth deal is a 'melting ice cube tray'
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 11, 2025
Dynasty's Harris Baltch: LPL's Commonwealth deal is a 'melting ice cube tray'

The $2.7 billion acquisition raises eyebrows over its financial structure—and whether advisors will stick around long enough to justify it.

By Andrew Cohen
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2025
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors

Top firms pursuing Commonwealth's advisors include Raymond James, Kestra and Cetera.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Raymond James nabs breakaway teams from Wells Fargo, Morgan Stanley

The broker-dealer giant's latest employee advisor additions in Ohio and Florida collectively managed more than a billion dollars at their former firms.

By Leo Almazora
Atria Wealth founders to leave LPL Financial 14 months after acquisition
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 10, 2025
Atria Wealth founders to leave LPL Financial 14 months after acquisition

Duo reflects on ‘incredible journey’ in heartfelt message to team, clients

By Steve Randall
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Stifel seals deal for B.Riley advisors, adding $4B in AUM

The broker-dealer giant is folding in dozens of W2 employee advisors as Bryant Riley continues to steer his besieged firm through financial difficulties.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
Raymond James announces leadership shakeup to boost advisor support

The latest appointments feature a strategic succession in its asset management division and one promotion to a newly created practice management role.

By Leo Almazora
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 09, 2025
LPL, NorthRock partners announce advisor additions

LPL is expanding its footprint in Idaho as one of its veteran advisor affiliates starts afresh in Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 08, 2025
LPL taps JPMorgan exec as chief data and AI officer

Vaughn Harvey brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise data strategy as LPL doubles down on advisor-facing AI strategy.

By Leo Almazora
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
NASAA members vote to prohibit misleading use of advisor title

Conduct Rule will now more closely align with SEC's Reg BI

By Steve Randall
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
Prospera acquires $2B boutique broker-dealer with 35 year history

Team of 40 advisors, 12 employees will remain with the firm

By Steve Randall
Raymond James welcomes $325M AUM advisor, team from Edward Jones
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 07, 2025
Raymond James welcomes $325M AUM advisor, team from Edward Jones

Broker-dealer has acquired more than $2B AUM in the past week

By Steve Randall
Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2025
Raymond James reels in $828M team from RBC

The firm's latest additions, including two brothers, bolster its employee advisor business in Scottsdale, Arizona.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth clocks big win in battle with SEC over revenue sharing
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2025
Commonwealth clocks big win in battle with SEC over revenue sharing

It’s been a tumultuous week for Commonwealth Financial Network, a leading independent broker-dealer.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo plucks top recruiter from LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2025
Wells Fargo plucks top recruiter from LPL

Farhad Firoozi is the latest in a long line of senior executives Wells Fargo Advisors has hired from rivals.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL, Kestra announce latest advisor additions
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2025
LPL, Kestra announce latest advisor additions

The two broker-dealer firms have expanded in Kansas and Georgia as they recruit defectors from Osaic and Edward Jones.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic taps veteran Saumya Bhavsar to head legal strategy
NEWS BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2025
Osaic taps veteran Saumya Bhavsar to head legal strategy

The firm's new chief legal officer brings nearly three decades of experience, including tenures at Credit Suisse and UBS.

By Leo Almazora