Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, Pacific Life Insurance and TIAA are among companies that have been pursuing deals to diversify operations and gain market share from publicly traded rivals.

News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.

Shareholders shouldn't hold out too much hope for a takeover and here is why.

Industry experts survey the field of potential suitors.

With LPL Financial potentially exploring a sale of itself, we look back at some of the biggest deals over the last few years.

The country's largest IBD is said to be exploring strategic alternatives, which may include shopping itself around for buyers.

Founded by former wirehouse advisers, XML Financial is the seventh firm to join the IPO-bound RIA aggregator this year.

New capital from outsiders is adding $50 million to the RIA's war chest.

Beacon Pointe’s latest deal puts the wealth manager over the $2B AUM milestone, and it’s eyeing new markets.

Insurance industry giant targets RIA market via fee-based annuities.

Bats handles about a quarter of ETF trading volume in the U.S., giving CBOE a significant beachhead.

For many firms, it’s the single most important financial transaction they’ll ever encounter. Here’s how to get a big-picture view and also stay in control during the entire process.

Echelon’s recent launch of a platform helps firms support firms’ ‘wealthtech’ strategies.

The bank and the RIA are feuding over alleged violations of a non-compete agreement and accusations of unfair competition.

Lincoln Investment will gain 350 advisers in its acquisition, which CEO Ed Forst foresaw 20 years ago.

The firm is buying City Financial, where brokers oversaw approximately $4 billion, according to the company.

BlackRock is joining firms including Paulson, Manikay Partners and Arrowgrass Capital Partners that have recently raised dedicated merger funds.

After a stormy tenure at the bank, the former Colony and Banyan head goes back to the acquisitions arena.

‘Is there life after leaving a firm you founded — other than playing golf?’ Tim Kochis, formerly of Aspiriant, answered his own question by launching a venture that has one foot in Asia.

The M&A powerhouse targets New England to broaden its footprint.