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Wells Fargo Advisors Nabs LPL Recruiting Exec
By Melanie WaddellFarhad Firoozi joined the wirehouse on Tuesday and will focus on growing its independent advisor channel.
March 31, 2025
Recruiter Tells Commonwealth, LPL Advisors: Don't PanicWhile the acquisition will have broad implications, LPL is an "absolute pro" at integrating advisors, Louis Diamond says.
March 31, 2025
LPL Is Buying Commonwealth for $2.7B. What Happens Next?The integration of two broker-dealers "with different cultures and technologies presents significant hurdles," said a consultant.
March 31, 2025
LPL to Buy Commonwealth Financial for $2.7B, Forming $2T Broker-DealerThe all-cash deal creates an independent broker-dealer with up to 31,788 advisors.
March 24, 2025
Cambridge Appoints Ex-TD Ameritrade Exec as Tech ChiefSean Van Moorleghem was most recently a managing director at Charles Schwab.
March 24, 2025
Raymond James Hires COO for Independent ChannelRonice Barlow, formerly of Franklin Templeton, steps into a newly created role in the Independent Contractor Division.
March 20, 2025
The Big Firms That Gained, and Lost, the Most Advisors in 2024One firm added a net 2,923 advisors, while the "winning" wirehouse lost 55.
March 18, 2025
Ameriprise Says LPL, Advisor Defied Restraining OrderDouglas Kenoyer didn't return or destroy confidential client information as required, the firm says in a court filing.