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CEO Wayne Bloom says the threat of lawsuits in the wake of the new regulation prompted the change, which could be a first among IBDs.

“Q3 2016 is the eighth successive quarter of 30 or more transactions,” says David DeVoe, managing partner at DeVoe & Co.

One recruit started in the industry more than two decades ago.

With investors increasingly moving to lower-cost, passively run funds, the firm says it plans on countering the resulting record redemptions by merging with Henderson Group.

It's unknown how many of Scottrade's 1,000 brokers and 800 RIAs will ultimately be part of the new firm

The new recruits come from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors.

The online platform deal is the Canadian bank's latest move to strengthen its wealth management business and grab more wealthy American clients away from traditional brokerages.

One of the sanctioned advisers has 26 disclosure events listed on his FINRA BrokerCheck record while remaining in good standing with Ameriprise.

Will RBC's Christopher Vollmer, the current No. 1 on the regional ranking, return to the newest list? Or will a new young professional take the top spot? Advisers now have more time to join this elite group.

Tibergien: RIA valuations will sink. Seivert: Financing for deals will be just fine.