Independent advisors

The firm aims to maximize its value to advisors, but observers caution that it faces big challenges.

CEO Dan Arnold listed three reasons why the firm thinks its rivals peeled off some advisors.

The fourth largest IBD added a super OSJ with $650 million in AUM.

Independent Financial’s haul includes a new affiliated RIA launched by five of the practices.

The firm has signed four big recruiting deals in the past three months.

Woodbury Financial has peeled off more than 80 advisors in the wake of LPL’s giant acquisition.

The Advisor Group BD has added 140 new advisors this year amid a tough recruiting fight.

New firm registrations have soared by 75% over the past five years, according to Schwab.

The firms dominate the space, but they face headwinds in a changing industry, Cerulli says.

CEO Dan Arnold said the acquisition of NPH’s assets will serve as a model for the future.

When it comes to deciding who will take over your practice, advisors must find a "like-minded cultural fit," says CEO Jamie Price.

The practice opted for USA Financial after Jackson National sold National Planning's assets.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo reported record client assets and a sharpened focus under the fiduciary rule.

As technology forces rapid evolution, conditions will improve for entrepreneurial women.

State administrators find reason for scrutiny in advisors’ increasing use of flat fees.

The team marks at least the second to opt for a smaller IBD over the nation’s largest.

The TAMP and third-party money manager for 95 advisors launched an SMA thanks to the transition.

IHT Wealth Management now has $2.4 billion in client assets.

The Arizona-based firm serves as a super OSJ, supporting advisors who work for 13 affiliated credit unions as either employees or independent financial advisors.

Clients are looking to be reassured about the security of their data.