The former REIT czar and his firm wrongfully obtained millions linked to REIT mergers.
The firm had a net loss of 29 advisers compared with 140 the quarter before.
The two advisers joined the firm in San Francisco and New York.
Organization's CEO confirms meeting with Edward Jones, says broker-dealer still considering how to move forward.
Firm, offices and 450 advisers will become part of the Cetera Advisor Networks B-D.
Trade groups asking for delays or softer versions of the new code for CFP holders.
Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.
Sandler O'Neill is a leading investment bank in the financial services industry.
In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.
The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.
