Independent advisors

As RIAs and regulations reshape the industry, the concern is real, a new Cerulli report says.

The change could alleviate firms’ recruiting worries that they must pay trainees to spend the first few months studying.

The BD says it has recruited 83 new reps this year as part of Advisor Group’s overall haul of 295.

Derek Burke discussed the Advisor Group firm’s upcoming digital offering and his top priorities.

An internal memo shows tight deadlines for half the brokers the IBD hopes to retain after the deal.

Beefed-up market research will help the firm’s advisors, says President Adam Antoniades.

Bill Morrissey, who is leading the effort, described the firm's rapid, multipronged approach.

Private equity-backed parent Advisor Group made the shakeup at a challenging time for IBDs.

The move previews what will be a tough recruiting fight for the IBD giant following its massive buy.

Experts say such cases are commonly filed by advisors yet difficult to win.