More deals are expected in a post-DoL world, Schwab executives say.

Dec. 4: The asset management and wealth management space posted 35 deals worth $2.4 billion in total activity in the third quarter.

The estimated $490 million deal is a part of a push from Nippon Life to expand its asset management operations.

The No. 4 IBD has added 12 advisors with $2.1 billion in client assets since the acquisition.

A massive acquisition, the possible end of the Broker Protocol and other issues will shape the industry in 2018.

At least 274 advisors with $11.5 billion in client assets have left the fold since the acquisition.

There are savvy ways to position a firm for a future sale, experts at Schwab Impact told advisors, beyond focusing on revenue or AUM.

If an acquisitive advisory firm doesn’t perform due diligence on the seller’s fee structure, headaches are guaranteed, Michael Kitces writes.

The practice’s managing director blamed the No. 1 IBD in part for its move to Securities America.

Advisor Group BDs have poached at least four NPH practices after LPL acquired the network’s assets.