Independent BDs

See which independent broker-dealers generated the most revenue from fee-based accounts.

A Triad executive says the firm aims to work with more advisers who want to go independent but who need help dealing with increasing regulatory burdens.

Here’s a self-assessment exercise to help you determine where you are on the path to professionalism.

These firms grabbed the top spot when it came to rapid growth.

Uncertainty still surrounding the fiduciary rule is one reason why advisors say they are not committing to specific upgrades just yet.

Nascent partnership at largest female-run IBD ends as Erica McGinnis leaves top spot. Expect more heads to roll, one expert says.

See which independent broker-dealers have the highest revenue.

Also, Dynasty lured teams managing nearly $1 billion in client assets to independence.

The leading IBD cut a top consulting division that catered to its largest firms and set up potential conflict between groups of advisers: those in and out of OSJs.

The country's largest independent broker-dealer added 100 advisers in the second quarter.

Net revenues fell 2% in the second quarter compared to a year ago, according to the firm.

Wells Fargo's independent arm landed seven recruits in its latest efforts to add more than the 102 advisers recruited from competitors last year.

No financial solution can gain momentum without the collaboration of technology and human capital. But robos are only one small part of this equation.

See which independent broker-dealers have the most high-end reps, plus dive into the average production for the top 10.

The independent firm affiliated with Raymond James lured a wirehouse recruit with close to 20 years of experience.

The alleged wrongdoers transferred client money to their wives’ accounts, the commission says.

Headcount at the fast-growing firm was up 327 year-over-year.

Fees in 401(k) plan slammed as grossly excessive; investment options as imprudent.

The recruit spent two years researching the move before deciding to leave the wirehouse.

Several of the largest moves this year show top talent is looking beyond traditional choices.