Independent BDs

ACG Wealth’s affiliated IBD has also added teams from LPL and Merrill Lynch. Its CEO says the firm is just getting started.

The time has come for advisors to reexamine this key business relationship, Nina O’Neal says.

Two Securities Service Network advisors have purchased 15 firms over a decade, and they plan to buy several more this year.

At least three dual practices with nearly $1.5 billion in client assets have left since the No. 1 IBD unveiled the new guidelines.

The No. 9 IBD has emerged as one of the major players in a tough recruiting fight after the massive acquisition.

After acquiring four firms’ assets, the industry giant still faces big challenges ahead.

CEO Bob Oros says the firm is focusing on recruiting more experienced advisors, among other changes at the No. 19 IBD.

The No. 13 IBD’s hybrid RIA subsidiary also unveiled the results of its record recruiting push.

Funds managed by Marco “Mick” Hellman sold most of their holdings, while CEO Dan Arnold received options worth $5 million.

The IBD network has retained Goldman Sachs for a structural review that could have major implications.