Andrew Welsch

The acquisition of IPI will add about $8 billion to the independent broker-dealer.

The group consists of two advisers who generated $2.7 million in annual production, according to RBC.

The broker is the latest to leave the wirehouse, which recently reported its headcount fell by 145 advisers.

A look at starting payouts for wealth managers under 2017 compensation plans.

Where can a wealth manager max out his or her pay? We take a look at starting payouts under 2017 comp plans.

Some brokers who recently left the wirehouse cited differences over its policy to cease offering commission-based retirement accounts.

A comparison of starting payouts under this year's compensation plans.

The wirehouse's executives think they've struck on the right formula to boost growth through a simplified comp plan, greater autonomy and an attractive retirement package.

A look at starting payouts for elite wealth managers.

The settlement is the third major regulatory payment the BD has incurred in the past year. A branch manager associated with the Jay Peak case has also left the firm.