Independent BDs

The broker-dealer nabbed three planners from Wells Fargo, one from Morgan Stanley.

The 7,700-advisor IBD network hasn’t been as active in recruiting as its rival lately — but it’s holding on to a portion of the major enterprise.

The group opted to join the corporate RIA at the Ladenburg IBD with an eye toward greater independence with some outsourced tasks.

The executive must attend to a close family member who has recently learned of significant health challenges, a spokeswoman says.

The independent broker-dealers born during this fraught year have thrived. Now, however, their role in creating today’s independent advisor threatens their ability to survive another half-century.

The No. 1 IBD’s major spending on recruiting, technology and organic growth is yielding big returns.

Seven IBDs turn 50 this year. Here's why most of them won't survive another half-century.

The No. 1 IBD unveiled positive recruiting numbers for the third quarter, alongside an 84% jump in profits.

The No. 1 IBD poached two more teams from the largest firm in rival network Cetera Financial Group.

The team, which already has $3.5 billion in AUA, will service bond requests of any type from Arkadios Capital’s advisors.