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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.

17 great reads planners recommend to their colleagues and clients.

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.

The independent broker-dealer’s executive team hopes the SEC works with the DoL to develop an industry standard.

The move marks the latest in a frenzied period one recruiter describes as “a feast.”