Switching Firms
This coverage goes beyond announcements about the latest movement and emphasizes the complexity of switching firms. This approach aims to bring readers the most holistic view of the rapidly changing recruiting landscape, which is being driven by factors like intense industry consolidation.
Dual Acquisitions Bring Nearly Another $1B to Mercer
By John ManganaroOne deal brings the RIA its first offices in Kentucky, while the other expands its presence in Tennessee.
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 28, 2025
Thrivent Puts Values at Its Core — and It's Hiring AdvisorsCEO Teresa Rasmussen tells ThinkAdvisor what Thivent looks for in advisors and why clients are proud of the brand.
March 27, 2025
Why Going Independent Was the Best Decision This Advisor Ever MadeTerry Parham learned a lot working for insurers but is not looking back after four years with his RIA.
March 27, 2025
Here's What Separates the Best Wealth Advisors From the RestYour clients assume you're knowledgeable, but how you deliver advice is key, longtime educator Phil Buchanan says.
March 27, 2025
XY Planning Network Tops 2,000 Advisors After Record 2024CEO Alan Moore says the network is benefitting from higher demand for fee-only fiduciary financial advice.
March 26, 2025
UBS Delays Advisor Pay Cut From 12b-1 FeesThe delayed cuts are separate from other compensation changes UBS made this year.