Independent advisors

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.

One advisor says the fiduciary rule prompted the latest wirehouse exit to an RIA.

The number of annual new SEC registrations has jumped by 150% since 2000.

Experts say firms that clear through Pershing have an advantage in the looming recruiting fight.

The firm and fellow regionals continue to take advantage of hiring cutbacks at wirehouses.

The regional broker-dealer adds another team to its roster while wirehouses continue to scale back on recruiting.

The loss comes even as the firm has been acquiring new breakaway teams and RIAs.

Our exclusive interactive infographic reveals some interesting trends on the top 10 new firms and their locations.

The IBD aims to be a 17,000-strong firm, but not every advisor will want to join up, experts warn.

The nation’s largest broker-dealer must convince thousands of NPH advisors to make the transition.

The firms had the same parent, but Girard Securities’ CEO says the move will help its 200 advisors.

The nation’s largest IBD paid $325 million, but it may spend as much as $508 million in the deal.

Securities America adds 10 advisors in the second recent poach by a Ladenburg Thalmann firm.

The company spent $77 million on technology last year, but difficult changes lie ahead.

The independent advisor will retain branding rights and full autonomy.

The country’s sixth-largest IBD is shifting its management ranks in a change prompted by the fiduciary rule.