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LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2024
LPL lands $800M advisor group from Osaic

The independent broker-dealer's newest affiliate team offers planning and wealth management services to executives, engineers and medical practitioners.

By Leo Almazora
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
As Osaic consolidation winds down, are job cuts on the horizon?

“With this rapid pace of change, there is always the potential for attrition and elimination of duplicative roles as natural outcomes," said Dimple Shah, executive vice president.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 23, 2024
Raymond James bags $1B Merrill team

The independent wealth giant's latest addition to its employee advisor channel extends its reach in New York's high-net-worth space.

By Leo Almazora
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Rich Steinmeier confirmed as LPL's new CEO

The broker-dealer giant's board finalized Steinmeier's chief executive appointment while elevating Matt Audette to president role.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2024
Raymond James nabs $470M Merrill team

The broker-dealer giant is extending its Midwestern presence as a veteran-led team joins its employee advisor channel.

By Leo Almazora
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

By Bruce Kelly
World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 17, 2024
World Investment Advisors inks agreement with Raymond James

The recently renamed wealth firm says its new custodial partnership unlocks additional options for its advisors.

By Leo Almazora
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
LPL lures $450M advisor group from Raymond James

The firm is extending its network in Florida as eight defecting advisors seek "long-term sustainability."

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Raymond James extends Nevada presence with $1.1B powerhouse team

The firm is enhancing its employee advisor channel as a quartet of experienced professionals from RBC join its Las Vegas branch.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 16, 2024
Cetera adds "rising star" advisor in Arkansas

The broker-dealer giant's latest addition in the South is making a move to independence by launching his own firm.

By Leo Almazora
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
Broker-dealer giant Osaic taps Kristy Britt as CFO

The PE-backed wealth giant is welcoming the veteran with over 20 years of experience to help lead its next phase of growth.

By Leo Almazora
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 15, 2024
$117B Kestra wins vote of confidence in new Stone Point deal

The independent broker-dealer is getting fresh fuel for its growth efforts as the leading PE player agrees to take a majority stake.

By Leo Almazora
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 14, 2024
LPL extends Florida presence with former Synovus advisor

The wealth giant's latest addition is joining the firm's Miami operation through an existing affiliate.

By Leo Almazora
Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 10, 2024
Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia

The employee-owned hybrid firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed $285M at his previous firm.

By Leo Almazora
$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 10, 2024
$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable

The women-led group of advisors with more than 60 years of combined experience are rejoining the firm's supported independence platform in Hawaii.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James bags advisors from LPL, Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2024
Raymond James bags advisors from LPL, Edward Jones

The firm's latest additions in Indiana and South Dakota, including a family-run advisory team, managed more than $500M combined at their previous firms.

By Leo Almazora
$685M Merrill Lynch trio departs for LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 09, 2024
$685M Merrill Lynch trio departs for LPL

The three advisors joining the firm in Kansas are launching their own venture through its independent affiliate channel.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 08, 2024
Cetera inks deal for hybrid RIA Concourse Financial Group Securities

The agreement will bring roughly 350 advisors with $12B in AUA and $4B in AUM under the seasoned IBD acquirer's umbrella.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 07, 2024
LPL welcomes back $340M boomerang advisor from Raymond James

The broker-dealer titan is extending its reach in New Jersey with an advisor duo operating a proud family practice.

By Leo Almazora