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Both firms have lower advisor headcounts, higher productivity and relocation plans — but Blucora's acquisitions have boosted its wealth management business.February 26
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The exit of David Knoch is the latest change at the growing and rapidly pivoting tax-focused IBD formerly known as HD Vest.February 18
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The Avantax Wealth Management parent views HK Financial as another way of working with CPAs and tax professionals branching into the field.January 7
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Fresh off rebranding its wealth management business to Avantax, the firm aims to support its smaller but more productive force.November 7
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Blucora’s Avantax Wealth Management combines two firms that took competing approaches to serving tax professionals branching into wealth management.October 7
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HD Vest's parent displayed the growth coming from the acquisition of its former rival.August 9
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The ex-CEO of a tax-focused firm acquired by the network in 2012 now leads HD Vest and 1st Global following the $180-million deal.June 5
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The two firms' boosts came amid equity headwinds — and both wealth management units now have nearly 4,400 financial advisors.May 13
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Blucora’s wealth management unit is transforming while showing some impressive results. But is the firm moving too fast?April 22
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The IBD's advisors can expect new technology and product offerings, says David Knoch.April 4
