Bellingham, Wash.-based Multop Financial founder cites technology and back-office support as drivers behind the move
Firm continues to lose advisers — this time a top team.
Michael Kernicky and his two sons join the firm in Media, Pa.
It's the first in a comprehensive M&A toolkit the firm plans to release through next year.
While the number of deals is declining, the size of the average deal is growing.
Each will operate his own businesses from one location in Roswell, Ga.
Advisers attending LPL Focus 2018 say CEO realizes the firm botched the ClientWorks launch.
The IBD continues to expand its roster of support for third-party technology.
Firm invested in Track Technologies, a tech tool that automates taxes for "gig economy" workers.
Advisers say the move indicates the broker-dealer is ready to support more third-party technology.
Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience
The private-equity firm has previously invested in such companies as Mercer Advisors and AssetMark.
Regulator also levies $200,000 fine, cites Cetera's failure to review rep's disclosures
He prevails over a candidate backed by Finra's board to fill one of three large-firm positions.
In this J.D. Power survey, advisers rated their firms on qualities such as client support, compensation and firm leadership.
UBS exec Richard Steinmeier will replace Bill Morrissey, who is retiring after a number of LPL recruiters jumped ship.
Boutique firm has recruited eight financial advisers in the past two months, including four from Merrill Lynch.
Separately managed account invests in stocks of companies that use the distributed ledger system.
Flood Financial Services switches broker-dealer and RIA platforms.
Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.
