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FTC faces legal backlash following noncompete rule
The regulator’s motion to restrict noncompete agreements has drawn an immediate reaction from business groups and financial industry stakeholders.
Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga
The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.
Washington advisor sues Hightower over noncompete language
The firm is facing a fresh challenge over alleged 'overly broad' and 'illegal' noncompete agreements.
Robertson Stephens welcomes veteran $180M team
The San Francisco-based firm is adding a Connecticut-based practice from Hightower.
Bob Oros brews up growth at Hightower
From scaling the executive ranks to the craft brewery business, CEO keeps his ‘eternal focus’ on one thing – the customer.
Hightower announces layoffs after summer of deals
The cutbacks affecting roughly 5% of its employees are aimed at ensuring the long-term success of its business, Hightower says.
RIA M&A stumbles in the second quarter
Acquirers say the highest-quality firms still command high valuations, while the rest are seeing new deal structures.
Advisory firm M&A must be about more than money, experts say
Mergers and acquisitions aren't about aggregation, they're 'about integration,' says Brandon Kawal of Advisor Growth Strategies.
Finra suspends former Hightower exec for charging personal expenses to corporate card
Colin Healy allegedly racked up more than $6,000 in personal expenses for things like 'pool lessons' and 'tennis clinics.'
$1.7 billion team exits Avidian to form new RIA affiliated with Hightower
Houston-based Presidio Wealth Partners is leaving with nearly half of Avidian's $4 billion in assets and aspires to reach $5 billion in five years.
Hightower takes stake in $2.3 billion New England RIA
Vigilant Wealth Management has offices in Portland, Maine, and Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Hightower takes stake in TEN Capital
The firm, with offices in Spokane and Seattle, Washington, oversees $1 billion in assets.
Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower
Two weeks ago, public was told he was leaving top job at HD Vest after less than two years to spend time with family.
