Toby is a veteran journalist with more than a dozen years of experience in the field who joined Financial Planning in 2017 after prior tenures with the New York Daily News, Commercial Observer and City Limits. He earned an undergraduate degree in the humanities from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's degree in journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York. He has won a dozen business journalism awards during his time with Financial Planning, including those received for the 2020 podcast series "
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Cetera, Advisor Group and Securities America are unveiling upgrades they hope will help advisors save time while growing their businesses.
February 12 -
As lure, the firm deploys a $52 million technology platform that is the “best that I've seen.”’
February 8 -
Robert Moore’s view sets him apart from other executives who argue that new talent will replace low producers.
February 7 -
Pole-vaulting advisor Mark Cortazzo’s practice marked at least the second hybrid in three months to leave the firm for Mutual Securities.
February 6 -
Executives from Pershing and Fidelity say smaller firms can find a home in the hybrid space.
February 5 -
More than $34 billion in client assets moved into the No. 1 IBD’s fold in the first part of the acquisition.
February 2 -
Headcount dropped by 413 brokers year-over-year, but productivity per FA jumped by 29%.
February 1 -
Securities Service Network is entering a space usually regarded in the industry as the specialty of HD Vest and 1st Global.
January 31 -
A data firm and a hospital network are betting that advisors can utilize precise cost forecasts for clients' health needs.
January 26 -
CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.
January 25 -
Advisor Group set a record for its recruiting in 2017, and Securities America announced more than a dozen fourth-quarter grabs.
January 25 -
Investigators say the broker spent his clients’ money on luxury cars and home improvements.
January 24 -
Kris Chester led two major business reorganizations in her time at Wells Fargo Bank.
January 23 -
Compliance and technology hurdles have snarled firms’ efforts to address a longtime gripe.
January 22 -
The well-capitalized acquirer completed eight transactions in 2017.
January 9 -
The IBD’s parent has increased its investments in advisory services while other insurers exit the space.
January 9 -
The online tool, created by the advocacy organization and state regulators, suggests tough questions for the hiring process.
January 4 -
Independent Financial Group has grabbed 14 practices with 44 advisors from NPH firms since the LPL deal.
January 3 -
Caleb Fackrell repeatedly called his behavior “insane” in his testimony, according to transcripts obtained by Financial Planning.
December 22 -
The No. 20 IBD unveiled a total of 15 practices joining its ranks in the fourth quarter.
December 21
