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.
Navigating the Shifting Broker-Dealer Landscape: What Advisors Seek
By Sponsored by United PlannersAmid industry consolidation and misaligned interests, advisors prioritize stability, control, culture, and client focus in their BD partnerships.
May 20, 2025
Schwab Debuts Program to Help Advisors Start Their Own RIAsSchwab Advisor ProDirect, opening in July, aims to help advisors go independent and grow their firms quickly.
May 16, 2025
Is Your Firm Being Acquired Unexpectedly? This Advisor Can RelateStacy Spedden had been with Lincoln Financial for 30 years before Osaic acquired its wealth business in 2024.
May 15, 2025
LPL Drops Suit Over Ameriprise's 'Defamatory' Data Breach NoticesThe financial services firms agreed that LPL could pursue claims with FINRA, among other points.
May 12, 2025
Why Fewer Young People Are Becoming Financial AdvisorsThe advice business "has become a harder nut to crack" as fees keep falling, says recruiter Bill Willis.
May 09, 2025
Cetera Taps Ex-Equitable Exec to Lead Branch Office ModelJohn Lefferts will oversee more than 450 advisors in Cetera Investors branch offices across the United States.
May 09, 2025
LPL CEO Pledges Continuity for Commonwealth AdvisorsRich Steinmeier detailed the firm's efforts to woo them on LPL's Q1 earnings call.
May 08, 2025
Mercer Roars Past 100th AcquisitionThe milestone is important, said CEO Dave Welling, but he emphasized that organic growth also remains paramount.