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MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus

MML Investors Services reps can earn an "advisor growth bonus" this year that rewards net new assets.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Raymond James broadens California footprint with ex-Stifel advisor

The brokerage firm’s employee advisor arm deepens its bench with a three-decade veteran of the industry.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
LPL welcomes $435M duo from Truist

The IBD is bolstering its presence in North Carolina with the launch of a new independent high-net-worth practice.

By Leo Almazora
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 04, 2024
Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged

Proxy voting firm cites ‘significant disconnect between pay and performance’ following CEO Solomon’s $31 million payday.

By Bloomberg
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

By Bruce Kelly
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2024
Elderly client suing JPMorgan over investment losses faces court setback

The client and his wife sued over investments that they allege should not have been allowed and that ended up wiping out much of a fortune once pegged at more than $50 million.

By Bloomberg
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 02, 2024
LPL onboards $210M advisor from Ameriprise

The IBD is expanding its presence in Florida with a planning and wealth management practice focused on LGBTQ+ clients.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Raymond James scores big with $1.1B Arizona practice

The team, including a father-son duo, is joining the broker-dealer’s employee advisor arm from RBC.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC

The RIA adds a multigenerational advisor practice to its network in its first foray into northern Nevada.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
Raymond James signs $243M advisor from Wells Fargo

The industry veteran with two decades of experience will reinforce the brokerage firm's presence in Tennessee.

By Leo Almazora
LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
LPL welcomes $250M team from Wells Fargo

The Brick, New Jersey-based team includes a veteran advisor and two siblings.

By Leo Almazora
B. Riley gets extension to file audited financials
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 28, 2024
B. Riley gets extension to file audited financials

The firm has been given until April 29 under its existing credit agreement with Nomura Holdings, it said in a filing.

By Bloomberg
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 27, 2024
Avantax adds $250M married duo from Edward Jones

The Lockhart, Texas-based advisor couple join the tax-focused wealth planning network with years of experience at a family-owned practice.

By Leo Almazora
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra
ALTERNATIVES MAR 26, 2024
Repeat flubs at Stifel over complex products: Finra

Stifel broker-dealers agree to fines and restitution of almost $3 million as a result of shortcomings in supervision and compliance related to sales of non-traditional exchange-traded products.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2024
Raymond James extends Florida reach with $750M advisor

The IBD adds veteran woman advisor with 23 years of industry experience from Charles Schwab.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Avantax president accounts for a brand-new era

While the firm is best known for its tax expertise, Todd Mackay is talking about relationships and creating connections.

By Gregg Greenberg
Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Wells Fargo Advisors continues management overhaul

Reshuffle is 'a result of the brain drain,' says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Raymond James scoops up $265M advisor in Pennsylvania

The latest recruit to join the firm’s independent advisor channel comes with a three-decade record, including 10 years at Merrill Lynch.

By Leo Almazora
Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 25, 2024
Finra orders Morgan Stanley to pay ex-brokers roughly $3M

An arbitration panel rules in favor of former advisors who claimed the firm had delayed compensating them for their work, violating ERISA rules.

By Leo Almazora