Commonwealth Financial Network

The combined amount across the top 10 firms has jumped 37% to $385.3 million over the past three years.

J.D. Power’s annual survey reveals the importance of leadership and culture, along with differences among male and female representatives.

Author and Commonwealth Financial Chairman Joseph Deitch discusses how to gain a better understanding of yourself and your clients, and how to resolve differences.

Firms of all sizes have helped push fee-based business above commissions as the industry undergoes a transformation.

This interactive tool provides the full collection of data from Financial Planning's 33rd annual study of the largest firms in the space.

Thirteen of the top 25 companies generated double-digit growth in 2017 as rivals close in on the perennial No. 1 firm.

The No. 4 independent broker-dealer has unveiled two major recruiting grabs from its rivals in two weeks.

Commonwealth Financial Network founder Joe Deitch answers rapid-fire questions on everything from writing his first book, to the person he finds most interesting, in this Lightning Round video.

The firm broke off from its OSJ and followed four others of its type in leaving the No. 1 IBD after a change in its RIA rules.

The $263 million practice’s new IBD reported record recruiting for 2017, helped in part by the movement of advisors following LPL’s massive acquisition.

The 1,778-advisor firm constitutes the largest privately held IBD, underscoring the growing appeal of boutique-like models.

Industry leaders see an opportunity to reshape debates that determine wealth management's future.

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.

In a concession to the advisor, he can still respond to client emails and calls, even though he may not initiate contact.

Both advisors are attracted by Ameriprise’s technology and investment options.

The No. 4 IBD has added 12 advisors with $2.1 billion in client assets since the acquisition.

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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.