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.
April 01, 2025
Dual Acquisitions Bring Nearly Another $1B to MercerOne deal brings the RIA its first offices in Kentucky, while the other expands its presence in Tennessee.
April 01, 2025
Sequoia Acquires $4B Wealth and Tax FirmThe addition of Carlson Capital Management is the financial group's ninth completed deal since 2023.
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 the two firms' cultures and technology "presents significant hurdles," tech consultant Craig Iskowitz says.
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.