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RCAP and Cetera sue Lightyear for poaching executives
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2016
RCAP and Cetera sue Lightyear for poaching executives

Suit alleges the private-equity firm is helping top brass break non-compete agreements and then hiring them.

By Bruce Kelly
And the new owners of Cetera Financial Group will be ...
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 21, 2016
And the new owners of Cetera Financial Group will be ...

Private-equity firms and an asset manager have been identified as among the broker-dealer network's new ownership.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2016
Historical timeline of fiduciary duty for financial advice

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
Brokers concerned that senior abuse concerns could lead to costly regulation

They agree with intent of possible legislation, but worry about compliance costs.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
LPL reshuffles management duties with an eye on recruiting

Bill Morrissey will return to solely focusing on recruiting and branch development, while Andy Kalbaugh will be in charge of relationship management and business consulting for LPL's reps and advisers.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2016
W.P. Carey exploring a breakup

The company is actively exploring breaking into a U.S. net-lease REIT, an international net-lease unit and an asset management company that creates nontraded REITS and other alts.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 05, 2016
Finra fines six IBDs for failing to give discounts on large REIT sales

Fines, levied in July and August, top $500,000; Voya Financial takes biggest hit

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2016
Independent broker-dealers prepare for the reality of the DOL fiduciary rule

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Apollo, Schorsch's AR Capital call off $378M deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2016
Apollo, Schorsch's AR Capital call off $378M deal

The REIT czar is not selling his real estate management business to the private equity giant.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 01, 2016
Advisers cast their vote on who should be the next president

2,041 advisers surveyed by <i>InvestmentNews</i> weigh in on the presidential election

By Ellie Zhu
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
The biggest adviser moves for the fourth quarter 2015

Tracking the more than $26 billion in AUM that changed firms late in 2015.

By Ellie Zhu
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?

The question for next year is whether independent broker-dealers can regain the momentum they enjoyed in 2009 and 2010.

By Bruce Kelly
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers

Rising rates should bring a vital cushion to the balance sheets of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group

For the second time since the credit crisis, noted private equity investor Donald Marron is making a hard charge to acquire the large IBD.

By Bruce Kelly
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2016
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on

Financial Services Institute supports legislation to replace Labor Department's rule, and is not ruling out a lawsuit if it is finalized.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES JAN 13, 2016
How Nick Schorsch lost his mojo

By Bruce Kelly
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 07, 2016
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?

Some are feeling skittish about their future prospects as parent company RCS Capital Corp. operates under an $800 million debt burden.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera team jumps ship
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2016
Cetera team jumps ship

Global Wealth Partners, with $400M in assets, joins DFPG Investments Inc., a boutique firm that specializes in real estate

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
How brokers can navigate consolidation in the B-D industry

Advisers should take a deliberate approach to charting their future. Here's what to look for.

By Bill Morrissey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule could decimate number of IBDs

Commonwealth Financial Network managing principal John Rooney says a combination of higher costs and less revenue, thanks to the DOL fiduciary rule, will cause widespread consolidation of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly