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Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Finra fines spike 63% in 2023: Report

'Last year saw bigger Finra fines per case,' a lawyer says. 'Supersized fines, or those of $1 million or more, were up, and mega-sized fines, or those of $5 million and more, increased too.'

By Bruce Kelly
Baird bolsters Wisconsin presence with team from UBS
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 13, 2024
Baird bolsters Wisconsin presence with team from UBS

The latest team to join the broker-dealer managed $680 million in client assets at their former firm.

By Leo Almazora
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
NFL union taps Ameriprise to work with players

'Something like this puts Ameriprise on the map in the competition among the regional firms and the independent broker-dealers,' one recruiter says.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Raymond James nabs Wells Fargo advisor

The financial industry veteran from South Carolina joins the brokerage giant after previously managing around $250M in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
LPL bags another Lincoln advisor

The IBD expands its Southern footprint with an Alabama-based veteran with $345 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 12, 2024
Arax firm Ashton Thomas adds $500M team, opens New York office

Team of three was previously with Raymond James division Alex. Brown.

By Steve Randall
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 11, 2024
Expect a stronger, more lawsuit-proof fiduciary rule very soon

With the final version of the rule now at the Office of Management and Budget, it won't be long before it's published. Don't expect a lot of changes, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Osaic bolsters network with $210M Ameriprise team

With hundreds of families and business clients in its book, the New York-based firm is joining one of the wealth giant’s largest OSJs.

By Leo Almazora
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
Former Wells Fargo indie broker is barred by Finra

The broker, Jayson Pocius, was 'discharged' last year from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network.

By Bruce Kelly
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 11, 2024
RayJay snaps up ex-Citi muni execs to bolster growth efforts

The brokerage giant is strengthening its public finance division’s presence in key markets including Seattle and Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
How much do wirehouse advisors hate selling for the bank?

Financial advisors simply can't stand conflicts that mix banking and financial advice.

By Bruce Kelly
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 08, 2024
NewEdge Securities fined over bond pricing shortfalls

The brokerage firm violated Finra rules by failing to ensure fair pricing in corporate and muni bond transactions.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 08, 2024
Sanctuary lands $1B team from Stifel

The Indianapolis advisory practice, which includes a five-decade industry veteran, is Sanctuary's third big firm in the area.

By Leo Almazora
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
$180M advisor rejoins Equitable from Cetera

The California-based advisor's practice focuses on Mandarin-speaking clients.

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC
RIAS RIA NEWS MAR 07, 2024
Commonwealth girding for loss of up to $24M in fight with SEC

It's highly unusual in the securities industry for a broker-dealer to put up such resistance to a regulator like the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Osaic adds $360M team from Cetera

Based in Minnesota, the multi-advisor practice does financial planning and portfolio management for mass-affluent retirees and pre-retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 07, 2024
Merrill Private Wealth Management chief to lead Citi Private Bank North America

Citibank incumbent is retiring after 22 years with the firm.

By Steve Randall
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
Independent Advisor Alliance enters Illinois with $165M team

The newest practice to affiliate with the firm is leaving Securities America after more than 30 years.

By Leo Almazora
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 06, 2024
LPL Financial welcomes Kansas boutique practice

The team is coming under LPL’s umbrella after managing $150M in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets at Stifel.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera scores $400M win with Hawaii credit union alliance
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 05, 2024
Cetera scores $400M win with Hawaii credit union alliance

The broker-dealer says it will provide ‘innovative solutions and services’ to the credit union.

By Leo Almazora