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Blackstone REIT offers bonus shares in move that could goose sales
ALTERNATIVES JAN 07, 2026
Blackstone REIT offers bonus shares in move that could goose sales

The incentive program will translate into an extra 1% of shares for clients who put money into the REIT through April 1.

By Bruce Kelly
Federal court blocks advisor's direct lawsuit against FINRA over BrokerCheck complaints
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2026
Federal court blocks advisor's direct lawsuit against FINRA over BrokerCheck complaints

One advisor thought he found a loophole to clean his record. A federal judge had other ideas.

By Matthew Sellers
AmeriFlex lands Cambridge minority investment to scale advisor succession platform
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2026
AmeriFlex lands Cambridge minority investment to scale advisor succession platform

Minority stake fuels national rollout of SuccessionFully platform as advisor retirements surge ahead.

By Steve Randall
FINRA orders Osaic-owned firm to repay millions after cash sweep fee failures
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 05, 2026
FINRA orders Osaic-owned firm to repay millions after cash sweep fee failures

Regulator says flawed disclosures and weak oversight led to excess fees and hidden interest at American Portfolios.

By Steve Randall
Another alts fund – an Inland REIT – reports sagging value
ALTERNATIVES DEC 19, 2025
Another alts fund – an Inland REIT – reports sagging value

“The 2025 tariffs caused difficulties in the market,” said Mark Zalatoris, CEO of the Inland Real Estate Income Trust Inc. “Investors in real estate are looking at uncertainty."

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo reels in nearly $1.5B in new assets with latest advisor additions
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 19, 2025
Wells Fargo reels in nearly $1.5B in new assets with latest advisor additions

The latest advisors jumping to the wirehouse's traditional brokerage and FiNet channels include defectors from Edward Jones, Ameriprise, and UBS.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera adds $250M Guided Financial Strategies team after long LPL run
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2025
Cetera adds $250M Guided Financial Strategies team after long LPL run

The Connecticut practice, led by two LPL veterans, arrives as Cetera steps up its charm offensive for advisors seeking new affiliations.

By Leo Almazora
Bluerock real estate fund debuts on NYSE and slides sharply
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2025
Bluerock real estate fund debuts on NYSE and slides sharply

The Bluerock Private Real Estate Fund ended its first day of trading at $14.70 per share, a 39.7% decline from its value last week.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL’s Marc Cohen: RIA consolidation will accelerate in 2026
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2025
LPL’s Marc Cohen: RIA consolidation will accelerate in 2026

After a record year for RIA M&A, Cohen says deal activity is poised to speed up as private equity-backed firms hit the exit phase of their investment cycle.

By Andrew Cohen
Osaic hires Shannon Reid, Raymond James veteran, to lead advisor growth and become president
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2025
Osaic hires Shannon Reid, Raymond James veteran, to lead advisor growth and become president

Meanwhile, Alex David has also left Raymond James to become CEO of Equity Services Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera soups up advisor tech stack with Vanilla, Income Lab partnerships
FINTECH DEC 15, 2025
Cetera soups up advisor tech stack with Vanilla, Income Lab partnerships

New estate and retirement income tools widen the planning playbook for Cetera’s 12,000 advisors, with an eye on tax, financial security, and multi-generational relationships.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James Investment Management taps Summit Trail’s Ringdahl as new president
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 15, 2025
Raymond James Investment Management taps Summit Trail’s Ringdahl as new president

Raymond James is turning to the longtime asset management executive to steer its multi-boutique platform while supporting an aggressive ETF build-out.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Raymond James welcomes $692M advisor team in new bank relationship
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2025
Advisor moves: Raymond James welcomes $692M advisor team in new bank relationship

An advisor quartet managing $300 million also joined an indie practice within Ameriprise, while Commonwealth Financial Group's latest hires include an ex-Citi Private Bank leader who previously oversaw $3.6 billion in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Delaware smacks Kovack with $1 million fine for fudging work history of broker recruit
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2025
Delaware smacks Kovack with $1 million fine for fudging work history of broker recruit

The broker at the heart of the matter in question is Robert Prettyman, according to a consent order from November.

By Bruce Kelly
Bluespring, Concurrent tout 2025 growth records
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 12, 2025
Bluespring, Concurrent tout 2025 growth records

Bluespring's acquisition-led strategy brought in more than $6 billion, while Concurrent’s minority-stake model helped drive a 50% jump in assets.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA highlights AI, cyber in 2026 concerns but what about massive investor frauds?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2025
FINRA highlights AI, cyber in 2026 concerns but what about massive investor frauds?

The self-regulator doesn’t cite recent GPB private placement fraud and GWG Holdings fraud in 2026 regulatory oversight report.

By Bruce Kelly
Bluerock real estate fund to list next week, but at what price?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2025
Bluerock real estate fund to list next week, but at what price?

Investors in the Bluerock Total Income + Real Estate Fund should be ready for at least a slight hit once the company begins trading on December 16, according to a filing Monday with the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Northern Trust tweaks wealth leadership as new CIO steps in
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2025
Northern Trust tweaks wealth leadership as new CIO steps in

Coming from US Bank, Eric Freedman takes charge of Northern Trust’s private client investment engine as his predecessor in the C-suite shifts into a key Northeast role.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Merrill lures $412M Wells Fargo team in Charlotte
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2025
Advisor moves: Merrill lures $412M Wells Fargo team in Charlotte

Cetera also extended its 2025 Commonwealth recruitment streak, while Citizens Private Wealth stepped into the retirement planning space with a 401(k)-focused advisory team.

By Leo Almazora
LPL OSJ Wealth Consulting Group adds CFO, corporate development chief from Emigrant
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 04, 2025
LPL OSJ Wealth Consulting Group adds CFO, corporate development chief from Emigrant

Veteran dealmaker Jason Ehrlich steps into a newly created role as the Las Vegas-based hybrid RIA leans harder into M&A and strategic partnerships.

By Leo Almazora