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Every week starts and ends the same way — with meetings where departments can share successes and challenges. It’s one way the payments company ensures cross-collaboration.

The new standalone firm’s first licensing agreement would bring MassMutual’s 9,000 reps on to the platform developed by the No. 4 IBD.

Are these companies really able to disrupt the current market? And which tech giant is closer to customers?

The hybrid digital advice firm is expanding its marketing department in an attempt to outpace its competitors.

The tax-focused IBD’s custodial and platform transition is taking longer than the company or its advisors expected.

The robo advisor rolled out a new partnership with a handful of banks to give clients a fully insured place to keep their cash.

Market skepticism is one of several hurdles for RIAs, says Walters. Compliance fears are another.

The No. 1 IBD is reaping the benefits of learning the lesson that it “can never move away from the advisor,” according to its head of business development.

With competition heating up, the IBD is offering advisors better technology and higher pay.