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The firm plans to bring in more customers by offering direct investments in private companies for the first time.

The firm looked within its own ranks to fill the position.

Two other groups of MML Investors financial advisors have boarded what the expanded firm’s CEO calls a “big boat” under Coastal Wealth.

The 8,000-advisor IBD network will launch “a more robust hybrid offering” this year, Head of Wealth Management Tim Stinson tells Financial Planning in a new podcast.

The regional broker-dealer is coming off a big recruiting year.

The proposed acquisition is under scrutiny from advisors as well as the Justice Department.

A chance phone call and breakfast changed these advisors’ career trajectories.

Direct indexing, heightened competition and advisor tech platforms were just some of the critical details executives discussed.

A rare appearance by one of the investors reshaping the IBD sector drew questions from rivals — and insights into the firms’ approach.

Why do advisors focus so heavily on planning for a lifestyle change that may never happen?

The regional BD launched its 16th location in Texas — where it has scored several big hires in the past year.

“We saw a deterioration in terms of trust, reputation and credibility among all our stakeholders,“ Urs Rohner said

The agency is seeking additional information from the firms as well as competitors and advisors.

The settlement would apply to advisors who participated in the firm’s deferred-compensation plan from February 2011 through January 2020.

Faced with the retention risk from the RIA-only channel, firms are trying to alter their company cultures and questioning traditional approaches.

I don't need outside credentials to bolster my credibility — I have my own.

While they don't need a child to claim the earned income tax credit, the benefit's value increases based on the number of kids clients have.