Independent advisors

Pole-vaulting advisor Mark Cortazzo’s practice marked at least the second hybrid in three months to leave the firm for Mutual Securities.

Executives from Pershing and Fidelity say smaller firms can find a home in the hybrid space.

More than $34 billion in client assets moved into the No. 1 IBD’s fold in the first part of the acquisition.

Headcount dropped by 413 brokers year-over-year, but productivity per FA jumped by 29%.

Securities Service Network is entering a space usually regarded in the industry as the specialty of HD Vest and 1st Global.

The four-member group previously generated about $2.5 million in annual revenue.

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Life Brokerage Financial has 80 advisors and 40 full-time staff and will join the firm next month.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo says the firm’s headcount is poised for growth again following a stagnant year.

Advisor Group set a record for its recruiting in 2017, and Securities America announced more than a dozen fourth-quarter grabs.

Kris Chester led two major business reorganizations in her time at Wells Fargo Bank.

Compliance and technology hurdles have snarled firms’ efforts to address a longtime gripe.

‘This move highlights the increasing regulatory burdens faced by independents and the solutions that Stifel can offer,’ regional director Kevin Ortmeyer says.

Advisors reported significant growth in assets under management and expect more of the same in the coming months.

The IBD’s parent has increased its investments in advisory services while other insurers exit the space.

Independent Financial Group has grabbed 14 practices with 44 advisors from NPH firms since the LPL deal.

Kestra Financial’s James Poer offers advisors his three predictions for the new year.

The No. 20 IBD unveiled a total of 15 practices joining its ranks in the fourth quarter.

Advisors are jumping to firms with established infrastructure.

The five consultants spent a combined 55 years at the No. 1 IBD, and they set up shop near two of its main corporate offices.