The practice has grown rapidly, but it now faces a major decision about its IBD plans following the announcement of Advisor Group’s acquisition.

The combined amount across the top 10 firms has jumped 37% to $385.3 million over the past three years.

Experts cite a variety of reasons for the industry’s grim jobs forecast for advisors, but the data reveals much more complexity.

The firm plans to double in size in the next three years.

The move to acquire the No. 16 firm from John Hancock reflects the acceleration of industry trends and a potential giant in the making.

The No. 1 IBD’s top recruiting executive announced his retirement after the firm disclosed some mixed recent results.

A frenzied M&A market means owners are getting full payment for acquired firms sooner.

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Royal Alliance Associates will absorb the firm following the deal, which would push the network’s headcount above 6,800 advisors.

Securities America and Atria Wealth Solutions hired recruiting and operational heads from Ameriprise and Cetera.

Even countries with solid prospects for growth and debt financing haven’t been immune to the selloff.

Such a move would also coincide with efforts to cut costs in the bank's wealth management business by $600 million by 2020.

The firm’s principal says his team wanted to join the No. 1 IBD, which is testing larger recruiting offers.

Wealth Enhancement Group has nearly doubled its assets over a two-year period.

A public offering will be a landmark for the advisory business. But the aggregator will face unprecedented scrutiny from investors.

The definition of independence for advisors is changing, according to a new report.

As firms position their advisors to compete for future clients, diverging strategies have developed.

The advisory firm left Securities America to make the move.

The acquisition will expand the Milwaukee-based firm's presence in the Northeast.

EP Wealth Advisors' acquisition of Donnelly Wealth Advisors will boost its AUM by more than $400 million.