LPL Financial

Caleb Fackrell repeatedly called his behavior “insane” in his testimony, according to transcripts obtained by Financial Planning.

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

The bank chose to integrate its program after its acquisition of 18 New York-based branches of First Niagara Bank last year.

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.

LPL's acquisition of National Planning Holdings' assets alone resulted in 10 moves of $744 million or more of clients assets.

Exclusive: The No. 4 IBD unveiled a new bank-based team even as its competitor began revealing its retained firms under the acquisition.

The IBD network says it has added 583 advisors so far this year.

Roughly 300 ex-NPH advisors have chosen smaller IBDs over LPL Financial after its massive acquisition.

Team of 9 advisors is latest to depart amid transition to LPL.

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