Independent BDs

The company has been benefited from aggressive recruiting, with its advisor headcount hitting a record 7,346.

The firms dominate the space, but they face headwinds in a changing industry, Cerulli says.

The move marks the second wirehouse grab this year for Kestra PWS with more to come, its CEO says.

CEO Dan Arnold said the acquisition of NPH’s assets will serve as a model for the future.

The practice opted for USA Financial after Jackson National sold National Planning's assets.

The fast-growing firm has added 300,000 square feet of office space to its headquarters.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo reported record client assets and a sharpened focus under the fiduciary rule.

The move is the latest in a series of departures from the wirehouses to smaller independent firms.

The independent broker-dealer’s executive team hopes the SEC works with the DoL to develop an industry standard.

As technology forces rapid evolution, conditions will improve for entrepreneurial women.