Independent BDs

The move marks the latest in a frenzied period one recruiter describes as “a feast.”

Reps recommended complex investments without restrictions, the regulator said.

See which firms took in the most revenue last year amid an industry-wide slump.

As RIAs and regulations reshape the industry, the concern is real, a new Cerulli report says.

Stockholders had alleged “false and misleading” financial statements.

The BD says it has recruited 83 new reps this year as part of Advisor Group’s overall haul of 295.

Most advisors don’t have required safeguards in place, one expert says.

27 firms have signed on to the standard, but state regulators and industry groups are pushing for more.

The $195 million cash purchase is Envestnet’s sixth largest deal since 2010.

"This is a window for these regional firms to really explode," says Rob Blevins, a recruiter in Dublin, Ohio.

The case marks the second one this month involving the newly acquired IBD.

The practice left its BD less than a year after John Hancock acquired Transamerica Financial Advisors.

The husband-and-wife team say their new employer reminded them of their first firm, Smith Barney.

Derek Burke discussed the Advisor Group firm’s upcoming digital offering and his top priorities.

The regional firm's new hires joined from FSC Securities, Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo.

An internal memo shows tight deadlines for half the brokers the IBD hopes to retain after the deal.

Beefed-up market research will help the firm’s advisors, says President Adam Antoniades.

Bill Morrissey, who is leading the effort, described the firm's rapid, multipronged approach.

Mounting regulatory concerns and technology pressures have left advisors looking for outside help, new research shows.

Private equity-backed parent Advisor Group made the shakeup at a challenging time for IBDs.