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The independent broker-dealer network, which would be the nation's fourth-largest IBD if all its component businesses were consolidated, has named a 42-year-old internal candidate.

Independent RIAs in the increasingly competitive -- and lucrative -- San Francisco Bay Area market may have to raise their game, according to a leading investment banker.

Atlanta Capital and PFM say they will offer more concierge services to families with less than $20 million in AUM.

The hires are part of BNY Mellon’s campaign to increase its nationwide sales force and add private and mortgage bankers and other professionals in top U.S. wealth markets.

Lincoln National, the insurer whose stock surged more than 60% this year, hired Ronald Holinsky from Janney Montgomery Scott to be chief compliance officer as the industry faces increased regulatory scrutiny.

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As Septmber draws to a close, we've gathered together the most popular stories of the month. Don't miss the top five.

The wealth manager moved its Cleveland office to a larger space that will accommodate more clients and more staff.

With the close of September we've compiled the most popular stories from the month. Check out the top five.

After five years as head of Wells Fargo Advisors, Danny Ludeman announced on Friday that he will be retiring at the end of the year. He will be replaced by Mary Mack, who is currently the head of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Services Group.

Raymond James continues to emphasize expansion along the West Coast with the addition of a former Morgan Stanley manager who will open a new office in San Diego.

Danny Ludeman announced his retirement on Friday after five years as head of Wells Fargo Advisors.

Beverly Hills Wealth Management has launched an internal asset management division with the addition of the emerging McComsey Asset Management, with $30 million in assets under management, to help attract a greater number of breakaway brokers.

Siebert Financial Corporation announced the appointment of Suzanne Shank as Acting CEO of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiary, the discount broker/dealer and institutional investment bank, Muriel Siebert & Co., Inc., effective September 16, 2013.

New hires bolster the firm's recruiting and succession planning units.

BNY Mellon Wealth Management’s recruiting campaign is in full swing. The wealth manager recently hired two senior directors of business development, the latest in a flurry of hires to boost its sales force by 50% by the end of 2014.

The new hires will be responsible for business development and identifying opportunities for expanding the firm’s client base.

Goldman Sachs will replace Bank of America Corp., Visa will replace Hewlett-Packard and Nike will replace Alcoa in the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) after the close of trading on Friday, September 20.

BNP Paribas Corporate and Investment Banking has made appointments in its Equity Derivatives Business in New York as part of its continued focus on the business in the Americas.