Progressive Financial Concepts, a six-adviser team managing $450 million in Scottsdale, Arizona, has changed affiliations from Sagepoint Financial, which is part of Advisor Group, to LPL Financial.
Progressive has chosen to be overseen by The Wealth Consulting Group, an LPL office of supervisory jurisdiction.
The advisers making the change are Kory Budinger, Michael Apsell, Eric Black, Greg Morell, Stan Waldrop and Brian West. The advisers are supported by five administrative staff members.
Summit Financial unveiled a suite of eight new tools, including AI lead gen and digital marketing software, while MassMutual forges a new partnership with Orion.
A new analysis shows the number of actions plummeting over a six-month period, potentially due to changing priorities and staffing reductions at the agency.
The strategic merger of equals with the $27 billion RIA firm in Los Angeles marks what could be the largest unification of the summer 2025 M&A season.
Report highlights lack of options for those faced with emergency expenses.
However, Raymond James has had success recruiting Commonwealth advisors.
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.
