Broker Dealers
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The Curious Plight of the Independent Broker-Dealer
By Timothy WelshChange is afoot in the IBD space, and "RIA-ifying" appears to be the chosen path.
March 17, 2021
Edward Jones Advisor Headcount Grew 3% in 2020The firm is "gradually restarting hiring" after a partial freeze when the pandemic hit.
March 12, 2021
Cetera Adds 6 Texas BanksThe banks' program manager, financial advisor Bo Thibodeaux, was previously affiliated with Cetera.
March 10, 2021
Harry Dent: 'Biggest Crash Ever' Likely by End of JuneBut by 2024, it will be over and the U.S. will experience the "next Spring Boom," the "Contrarian's Contrarian" tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 10, 2021
What's Next for Cambridge as It Turns 40The Fairfield, Iowa-based broker-dealer has managed to thrive despite challenges including intense competition from larger rivals.
March 09, 2021
Cetera Buys $490M BD, RIA in PhiladelphiaThe purchase of Magis Financial Partners was finalized March 1, Cetera says.
March 09, 2021
Fidelity Expands SMA LineupManaged accounts are "where we think the growth will be," Fidelity's senior VP of Portfolio Solutions says.
March 08, 2021
Waddell & Reed to Slash More Than 200 Jobs Following LPL Deal"There is always collateral damage when firms are acquired, merged or sold," consultant Tim Welsh says.