Horizons Financial Group, a hybrid advisory firm managing $375 million in assets in Birmingham, Ala., has switched its broker-dealer and corporate registered investment adviser platforms from Triad Advisors to LPL Financial.
The firm was founded in 2006 by James Nix Jr. and Michael Mashburn Sr. The team includes James Carter and operations officer Andrew Dean.
The senior members of the firm’s leadership team have known each other since 1986, when they all worked in the investment division of Central Bank of the South.
Rajesh Markan earlier this year pleaded guilty to one count of criminal fraud related to his sale of fake investments to 10 clients totaling $2.9 million.
From building trust to steering through emotions and responding to client challenges, new advisors need human skills to shape the future of the advice industry.
"The outcome is correct, but it's disappointing that FINRA had ample opportunity to investigate the merits of clients' allegations in these claims, including the testimony in the three investor arbitrations with hearings," Jeff Erez, a plaintiff's attorney representing a large portion of the Stifel clients, said.
Chair also praised the passage of stablecoin legislation this week.
Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
