LPL Financial

Fourth-quarter volatility wrought negative year-over-year results for two-thirds of firms in J.D. Power’s annual survey.

The 12-advisor practice serves clients in a group often neglected by the industry, its managing directors say.

Bleakley Financial has launched its eighth office under its affiliation with LPL and Private Advisor Group.

The RIA divisions of Raymond James and RBC are also among the companies that self-reported.

The $150M RIA left an IBD they had been in business with for 11 years.

Succession planning, reputation and technology proved to be important in the decision-making process for these advisors.

The husband-wife team left LPL after 11 years with an eye toward its rival’s tech and service offerings.

The No. 1 IBD is pitching advisors on the merits of its offerings — but rivals have also added major teams from its ranks.

The No. 1 IBD’s efforts display opportunity amid the shortcomings of an industry still lacking measurable data from some of its largest firms.

The No. 1 IBD plans to offer training and education and team up with reps on outreach to officials.