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Stifel loses huge $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to star Miami broker
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 04, 2024
Stifel loses huge $14.2 million arbitration claim linked to star Miami broker

“The evidence in this case was overwhelming,” says an attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
B. Riley sees another top advisor jump ship
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
B. Riley sees another top advisor jump ship

“It makes you wonder what’s next,” says one recruiter.

By Bruce Kelly
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
Osaic boosting advisor skills with new academy launch

The PE-backed wealth platform is helping affiliated financial professionals advance their people and practice skills through the virtual and in-person program.

By Leo Almazora
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 03, 2024
LPL bags $2.1B superteam from Raymond James

With a team of nine advisors, the nearly 30-year-old practice expands LPL's footprint with two additional locations in Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Dan Arnold, the ultimate LPL survivor, done in by his own words
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2024
Dan Arnold, the ultimate LPL survivor, done in by his own words

Will LPL Financial Holdings Inc. be dragged through the mud in the wake of Arnold’s firing?

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James nabs $600M advisor duo from Merrill
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 02, 2024
Raymond James nabs $600M advisor duo from Merrill

The newest hires at RayJay's bring over half a century of experience to its employee advisor channel in California.

By Leo Almazora
LPL successfully closes Atria acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 01, 2024
LPL successfully closes Atria acquisition

With the deal finished, the broker-dealer colossus is moving on to the critical task of assimilating roughly 2,400 advisors into its network.

By Leo Almazora
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 30, 2024
LPL taps T. Rowe Price alum as investment solutions head

The veteran with more than 25 years' experience will drive the firm's expansion into SMAs, alts strategies, and address advisors' need for low-cost access to crucial ETF strategies.

By Leo Almazora
Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2024
Scion of former B-D owner bolts B. Riley

Meanwhile, other broker-dealers are talking to teams of B. Riley financial advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL bolsters Texas presence with former Osaic team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 26, 2024
LPL bolsters Texas presence with former Osaic team

With more than four decades of combined experience, the broker-dealer giant's latest additions reportedly oversaw $150M in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James extends East Coast profile with $120M Morgan Stanley advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2024
Raymond James extends East Coast profile with $120M Morgan Stanley advisor

The veteran with more than 25 years of experienced is joining the firm's employee advisor division in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2024
SEC penalizes Brighton Securities over fee disclosures, conflicts

“Broker-dealers and RIAs are right now in a position where they must over disclose," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2024
LPL plants new stake in New York with $400M Wedbush team

The newest additions to the firm's employee advisor arm will operate its inaugural location in the Big Apple.

By Leo Almazora
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 23, 2024
Is Stifel the right fit for B. Riley’s advisors?

“With Alex David leaving Stifel, what does that say about the independent brokerage business there,” asks one brokerage executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 20, 2024
Raymond James welcomes Wells Fargo advisor in California

The 44-year veteran joining the firm's employee advisor channel joins after managing $112M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 19, 2024
LPL welcomes $655M wealth team in Ohio

The brokerage giant is enlarging its network of affiliations yet again with the veteran-led practice coming in from Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2024
Edward Jones extends Florida footprint with ex-Merrill advisor

The experienced financial advisor is breaking away in Jacksonville after managing $210M at the wirehouse.

By Leo Almazora
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
LPL plants a major stake in Arizona

The broker-dealer giant's new 43,000-square foot home office in Tempe will serve as a base to support even more advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2024
Raymond James welcomes $1B Utah advisory team

The trio of professionals joining Raymond James Financial Services in the mountain state come with experience from LPL and Zion Bank.

By Leo Almazora
LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 16, 2024
LPL entices $300M next-gen duo to employee advisor channel

The pair formerly with Truist Financial, including one best-in-state awardee, are expanding LPL's footprint in Florida as they seek more flexibility and control for their practice.

By Leo Almazora