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Ladenburg Thalmann looking for a buyer
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS OCT 30, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann looking for a buyer

But the network's 4,400 financial advisers are in the dark about the details

By Bruce Kelly
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts
RIAS RIA NEWS SEP 20, 2019
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts

Sigma Planning failed to disclose conflicts related to 12b-1 fees: SEC.

By Bruce Kelly
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 18, 2019
Robert Moore is back. And he's focused on REITs

Cetera's former CEO launches new fund but he won't be working full-time.

By Bruce Kelly
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 12, 2019
Once again, GPB delays release of audited financial statements

After raising $1.8 billion, GPB fails to deliver information to investors.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES SEP 06, 2019
Advisor Group new bonus program falls short for some advisers

Some of the broker-dealer networks 7,000 advisers are underwhelmed by offer.

By Bruce Kelly
Trizic rebrand shows difficult route for robo-advisers
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH SEP 05, 2019
Trizic rebrand shows difficult route for robo-advisers

Harvest to focus on banks and credit unions instead of independent advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 03, 2019
Independent contractor status for brokers and advisers safe in California

FSI successfully lobbied earlier this year for an exemption to proposed legislation for its broker-dealer and RIA members.

By Bruce Kelly
New York IBD to acquire $2.5B Boston hybrid
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 27, 2019
New York IBD to acquire $2.5B Boston hybrid

National Holdings Corp. is set to acquire Winslow Evans & Crocker Inc. in 2020.

By InvestmentNews
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 23, 2019
Advisor Group acquisition financed by debt rated 'junk' by S&P

High levels of debt could be impacted by declining interest rates, the debt rating firm says.

By Bruce Kelly
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2019
Kestra Financial's new rollup lands its first RIA

Bluespring acquires $152.6 million firm in Ohio, Hickory Asset Management Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
IFS Securities hit with $10 million trading loss: reports
RIAS RIA NEWS AUG 15, 2019
IFS Securities hit with $10 million trading loss: reports

IFS Securities facing 'substantial losses' from head bond trader's bet on Treasuries.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera Financial Group adds 1,000 advisers, $19 billion in assets so far in 2019
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 14, 2019
Cetera Financial Group adds 1,000 advisers, $19 billion in assets so far in 2019

The broker-dealer network is adding both new and experienced advisers

By Bruce Kelly
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 13, 2019
Ladenburg Thalmann invests in impact investing startup

Newday offers low-barrier access to portfolios built around United Nations' sustainability goals.

By Ryan W. Neal
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES AUG 06, 2019
GPB adds class action lawsuit to list of woes

Private placement firm's latest hurdle stems from the lack of financial reporting.

By Bruce Kelly
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Insurgent candidate vies for large-firm seat on Finra board

Chris Flint says he can bring unique perspective of firms offering financial advice, products

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 26, 2019
Mom-and-pop investors tilt bearish despite all-time high stock prices

More people say they are pessimistic than optimistic on shares according to weekly survey.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 25, 2019
Raymond James, Ameriprise add advisers in Q2, as two wirehouses shed them

Both firms on receiving end of steady drip of advisers leaving Wall Street.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2019
LPL partners with Nationwide on 401(k) training for bank channel advisers

The brokerage hopes to capture more retirement plan clients and push assets into its small-market 401(k) product.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 12, 2019
Cetera Financial Group eliminating Summit as a separate broker-dealer

Firm, offices and 450 advisers will become part of the Cetera Advisor Networks B-D.

By Bruce Kelly
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH JUL 11, 2019
Voya Financial launching robo-advice platform for brokers

The firm will not offer a direct-to-consumer version of Voya Digital Adviser.

By Ryan W. Neal