Independent BDs

Kris Chester led two major business reorganizations in her time at Wells Fargo Bank.

Compliance and technology hurdles have snarled firms’ efforts to address a longtime gripe.

The combination of the three practices will establish a key fiduciary advisor in the retirement planning industry.

The firm has appointed company veteran Doug Brigman to run the Tampa Bay complex.

The IBD’s parent has increased its investments in advisory services while other insurers exit the space.

The group, which oversaw approximately $300 million in client assets, joined the firm's independent broker-dealer.

Independent Financial Group has grabbed 14 practices with 44 advisors from NPH firms since the LPL deal.

Concerned about the wirehouse's "trajectory," Glen D. Smith sought out a business model his kids could join one day.

Kestra Financial’s James Poer offers advisors his three predictions for the new year.

The No. 20 IBD unveiled a total of 15 practices joining its ranks in the fourth quarter.

H. Beck’s incoming president brings experience with her new firm’s earlier ownership structure and its custodian's platforms.

Advisors are jumping to firms with established infrastructure.

The five consultants spent a combined 55 years at the No. 1 IBD, and they set up shop near two of its main corporate offices.

LPL's acquisition of National Planning Holdings' assets alone resulted in 10 moves of $744 million or more of clients assets.

Exclusive: The No. 4 IBD unveiled a new bank-based team even as its competitor began revealing its retained firms under the acquisition.

The seven new hires joined both the independent and employee channels.

The IBD network says it has added 583 advisors so far this year.

Some brokerage firms are concerned that the tax overhaul could spur their employee advisors to set up their own shops or switch firms to lower their tax bills.

In a concession to the advisor, he can still respond to client emails and calls, even though he may not initiate contact.

The change builds on earlier policy shifts at Ameriprise, which previously pulled more than 1,500 funds from its platform.