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Apollo, Schorsch's AR Capital call off $378M deal
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 04, 2016
Apollo, Schorsch's AR Capital call off $378M deal

The REIT czar is not selling his real estate management business to the private equity giant.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA NEWS FEB 01, 2016
Advisers cast their vote on who should be the next president

2,041 advisers surveyed by <i>InvestmentNews</i> weigh in on the presidential election

By Ellie Zhu
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
The biggest adviser moves for the fourth quarter 2015

Tracking the more than $26 billion in AUM that changed firms late in 2015.

By Ellie Zhu
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
2015 was ugly for IBDs; will 2016 be any better?

The question for next year is whether independent broker-dealers can regain the momentum they enjoyed in 2009 and 2010.

By Bruce Kelly
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Rate hike spells some relief for independent broker-dealers

Rising rates should bring a vital cushion to the balance sheets of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 25, 2016
Don Marron's Lightyear Capital in the running — again — to buy AIG Advisor Group

For the second time since the credit crisis, noted private equity investor Donald Marron is making a hard charge to acquire the large IBD.

By Bruce Kelly
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 24, 2016
IBDs trumped by Obama on DOL fiduciary, but vow to fight on

Financial Services Institute supports legislation to replace Labor Department's rule, and is not ruling out a lawsuit if it is finalized.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
ALTERNATIVES JAN 13, 2016
How Nick Schorsch lost his mojo

By Bruce Kelly
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 07, 2016
Under pressure, will Cetera advisers jump ship?

Some are feeling skittish about their future prospects as parent company RCS Capital Corp. operates under an $800 million debt burden.

By Bruce Kelly
Cetera team jumps ship
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JAN 04, 2016
Cetera team jumps ship

Global Wealth Partners, with $400M in assets, joins DFPG Investments Inc., a boutique firm that specializes in real estate

By Christine Idzelis
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
How brokers can navigate consolidation in the B-D industry

Advisers should take a deliberate approach to charting their future. Here's what to look for.

By Bill Morrissey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 30, 2015
DOL fiduciary rule could decimate number of IBDs

Commonwealth Financial Network managing principal John Rooney says a combination of higher costs and less revenue, thanks to the DOL fiduciary rule, will cause widespread consolidation of independent broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 29, 2015
Finra to seek a 'significant fine' from MetLife over variable annuity sales

Regulator focuses on potential violations regarding misrepresentations, suitability, and supervision

By Bloomberg
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 23, 2015
Finra names new CEO to replace Ketchum

Robert W. Cook, the former director of the division of trading and markets for the SEC from 2010 to 2013, will take over the reins of the brokerage industry regulator.

By Bruce Kelly
Glut of IBDs for sale creating a buyer's market, putting pressure on prices
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 23, 2015
Glut of IBDs for sale creating a buyer's market, putting pressure on prices

Black Friday sales come early for buyers of independent broker-dealers as a slew of available firms puts pressure on prices.

By Bruce Kelly
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2015
Commonly overlooked nuances of forgivable notes

It may be more essential to negotiate how a note is forgiven than the amount of capital that is being offered.

By Jodie Papike
Larry Roth takes over helm of RCS Capital Corp.
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 18, 2015
Larry Roth takes over helm of RCS Capital Corp.

Industry vet replaces Michael Weil, longtime associate of Nicholas Schorsch.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL cuts workforce, delaying raises for employees in 2016
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 16, 2015
LPL cuts workforce, delaying raises for employees in 2016

In moves that indicate across the board belt-tightening at LPL Financial, the company has eliminated as many as 70 jobs and is delaying raises to employees next year by at least six months.

By Bruce Kelly
AIG Advisor Group on the block
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 16, 2015
AIG Advisor Group on the block

One of the largest networks of independent broker-dealers in the country recently hired a law firm, which in turn will select an investment bank to begin discussions with interested buyers, according to two sources with knowledge of the company's moves.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL's Casady could be on the hot seat
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS DEC 10, 2015
LPL's Casady could be on the hot seat

Activist investor Marcato could demand more of a say in how the company is run in effort to boost its stock price.

By Bruce Kelly