Weissbluth will step down as CEO and become chairman.

The IBD network is following its rivals in launching a centralized program on succession planning and acquisitions.

I’ve been watching, with increasing dismay, the trend of outside investors taking ownership of advisory firms.

A high valuation is a mixed blessing, industry analysts say.

Dan Arnold says the firm remains interested if deals are a match for the No. 1 IBD.

The IPO price was lowered, but long-term performance is considered key.

Wealth Enhancement Group would grow to nearly 70 advisors nationwide under its second major purchase of the year.

The strategic buyer, one of the industry's largest, snags a $1B RIA for its first deal of the year.

Mapping out their cash flow and identifying existing and potential problem areas are good places to start.

Money pouring into the advisory business is making one prominent banker nervous.