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Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2023
Cetera sees 9% of Securian advisors bolt after acquisition

Meanwhile, Cetera is offering tailored retention bonuses to Securian advisors who manage offices.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2023
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry

The firm has given its support to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the LGBTQ+ advisor business community.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 18, 2023
LPL Financial welcomes $235 million advisor Laura Evans from Edward Jones

Georgia-based Laura Evans marks the move with the launch of a new independent financial practice.

By Steve Randall
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes
ALTERNATIVES JUL 17, 2023
Stifel advisor facing $23.5 million in investor claims over structured notes

The Miami Beach, Florida-based advisor, Chuck Roberts, is a 33-year industry veteran and has worked at Stifel since 2016.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
Wells Fargo loses $145 million advisor to LPL

Broomall, Pennsylvania-based David W. Rodgers moves for “breadth and depth of services.”

By Matthew Sellers
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2023
After years going solo, Edward Jones advisors now sharing offices

A year after the firm's decision to give advisors more flexibility, 700 Edward Jones financial advisors, or more than 3%, now work in combined offices.

By Bruce Kelly
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Six states impose $4.2M fine on Raymond James for excessive fees

The firm was also ordered to return $8.25 million to retail customers.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom

Jason Johnson founded 509 Wealth Management in 1998 and manages approximately $400 million in assets.

By Steve Randall
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds
EQUITIES JUL 10, 2023
Rising markets, rates tee up second-half margins for B-Ds

Broker-dealers are gaining the double whammy of billing higher fees based on more client assets as well as generating more revenue from higher interest rates.

By Bruce Kelly
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

By Steve Randall
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm

By Steve Randall
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 06, 2023
Wells Fargo team with $350 million moves to Raymond James

Managing partner at Keybridge Wealth Management says team will now have 'complete freedom to advise clients.'

By Ryan W. Neal
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 28, 2023
LPL snaps up advisor team managing $375 million in assets

Desire for more independence, time with clients lead Indiana team to switch from Cetera.

By InvestmentNews
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2023
Edward Jones quartet in Wisconsin jumps to LPL

The four advisors control $400 million in client assets and their Elkhorn-based firm is called Omnia Wealth Group.

By Bruce Kelly
$275 million Colorado team jumps to LPL from Woodbury
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 22, 2023
$275 million Colorado team jumps to LPL from Woodbury

Joe Di Biasi and Greg McElheny head Blue Sky Wealth Management in Greenwood Village.

By InvestmentNews
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 21, 2023
Forget Advisor Group. It's now Osaic

While the giant network of 11,000 brokers and advisors has announced its new name, the process of rolling its eight firms into one will take up to two years.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs advisor managing $325 million at Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 20, 2023
LPL nabs advisor managing $325 million at Merrill Lynch

Christopher Coffin is opening a new firm, Coffin Financial Group, in Austin, Texas.

By InvestmentNews
Finra bars advisor who focused on special needs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 16, 2023
Finra bars advisor who focused on special needs

Andrew Komarow was featured in InvestmentNews in May 2021 for his focus on understanding special-needs financial planning.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera CEO Antoniades: 'I'm not going anywhere'
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 15, 2023
Cetera CEO Antoniades: 'I'm not going anywhere'

Regardless, plenty of questions remain about the future of the long-time Cetera executive.

By Bruce Kelly