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.