The biggest bank merger in 10 years makes a lot of sense at the top levels, but some advisors may find their new home restrictive, an observer says.

House Financial Services Chairwoman Maxine Waters said the merger is a direct result of a regulatory relief bill that was signed into law in May.

The stars aligned for the two longtime rivals to join forces, and some observers speculate that other regional banks will need to strike similar partnerships if they hope to remain competitive. But others say such deals are rare because they're hard to pull off.

The industry's largest acquisition in more than a decade will create the sixth-biggest bank in the country, with assets of more than $442 billion.

Two advisors who joined Alex. Brown after the Deutsche Bank acquisition in 2016 seek to void the FINRA panel's arbitration decision in a court challenge.

The past year brought major changes to the IBD network, including the sale of its majority stake and a structural reorganization.

Under the deal, private equity-backed Wealth Enhancement Group would make its 10th acquisition in the past five years.

As CEO Joe Duran prepares to meet potential investors, he faces one of the greatest sales pitches of his career.

Independent advisors can get overwhelmed with all the tech options. Are fintech partnerships helping?

While the average deal size has climbed above $1.3 billion, solo practices still continue to thrive.

In a surprise move, Liz Nesvold sells investment bank Silver Lane Advisors to Raymond James Financial.

Provident's investment adviser unit will have nearly $3 billion in assets under management after it buys Tirschwell & Loewy.

The deal combines two of the financial services industry's largest technology and processing companies.

The five new advisors kicked off recruiting in 2019 for the No. 4 IBD after it set a record in the previous year.

Many NEXT Financial reps would cash out their company shares while it boosts technology under a deal with Atria Wealth, the parties say.

Outside investors are ready to exit, CEO Joe Duran tells Financial Planning.

The former CEO of HD Vest left the firm three months earlier than he originally anticipated.

The deal for Next Financial would grow the firm's portfolio in the sector to nearly 2,000 reps.

Firms face a complex world of increasing data volumes, regulations, reporting demands and multi-asset class complexity.

The frothy seller’s market for advisory firms may be coming to end, says veteran dealmaker Peter Raimondi.