Austin, Texas-based Meritage's eight-person team will join larger firm's office.
Holly Arbuckle opted out of testifying at inquiry.
Cody Rock resigned from State Farm in September.
Regulator was investigating Matthew Singer's options recommendations.
Agency says firm failed to take action against pump-and-dump fraud.
Former National Planning rep Jason David took break during exam.
LPL terminated registration of Sanders Spangler for violating company policy.
Four-adviser group in Savannah creates Sounds View Wealth Advisors.
Those familiar point to rising competition and dented optimism as possible contributors.
Two were involved in defrauding 100 investors out of $15 million in penny stock fraud case.
