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The group of rapidly expanding firms includes mainstays like LPL Financial, but also smaller upstarts that are enlarging their footprints at a notable clip.
August 27 -
The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.
August 26 -
A group of former Ameriprise brokers argue they had no say in a court agreement requiring them to hand over their cell phones and other devices to a third-party forensic examiner.
August 18 -
Advisor pay policies are often notoriously complicated affairs. LPL is seeking to simplify it all with a new AI offering that promises to bring "clarity and intelligence to every payout."
August 14 -
Each of the biggest firms in the channel grew substantially in 2024, but LPL's giant M&A deal to buy Commonwealth for $2.7 billion has further consolidated the ranks.
August 13 -
Firms like LPL, Cambridge, Osaic, Independent Financial, Commonwealth, Raymond James, Ameriprise and Cetera are racing to develop new tools.
August 12 -
Independent financial advisors are getting more tools at an accelerating rate in timing and capital investment. Here's how experts say they can adapt and overcome the fear of replacement.
August 12 -
CEO Rich Steinmeier reiterated LPL's goal to retain 90% of Commonwealth's assets and headcount while listing reasons why advisors might think twice about leaving to start their own RIAs.
August 1 -
Nearly 110 other advisors have left the boutique Commonwealth since April for firms including Raymond James, Purshe Kaplan Sterling, Cambridge Investment Research and Kestra.
July 31 -
The popular industry recruiting and retention barometer provided another window into the challenges facing LPL Financial with its latest major acquisition.
July 16