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Robert Russo says the Independent Advisor Alliance has recruited nearly three dozen IFP reps, and other large enterprises have also made inroads.
August 28
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The practice has grown rapidly, but it now faces a major decision about its IBD plans following the announcement of Advisor Group’s acquisition.
July 9
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Experts cite a variety of reasons for the industry’s grim jobs forecast for advisors, but the data reveals much more complexity.
July 2
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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.
June 21
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The No. 7 IBD has unveiled five new internal classifications for practices in an effort, it says, to boost the customization of its services for advisors.
June 5
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At least six RIAs have left since the No. 1 IBD announced a change in policies last November.
May 31
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Independent Financial Partners’ CEO predicts the firm will retain about 80% of its business, despite a daunting series of challenges.
May 17
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The firm broke off from its OSJ and followed four others of its type in leaving the No. 1 IBD after a change in its RIA rules.
May 15
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In addition to being fired, advisors could also face suspension and fines — all from the carelessness of not carefully reading one simple question.
May 8
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How often should CCOs pay a visit to branch offices?
April 23
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Bill Hamm’s Independent Financial Partners has grown more than fivefold in 10 years with the No. 1 IBD.
April 10
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The Advisor Group IBD added three new teams, but state regulators required enhanced oversight of one new recruit.
April 4
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The deal is only the first step in a major growth plan, according to the acquiring firm’s founder.
March 13 -
The No. 9 IBD has emerged as one of the major players in a tough recruiting fight after the massive acquisition.
March 7
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An advisor who is a former ballplayer set ambitious goals for 2021 with an alternate take on the hybrid strategy.
February 22
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A FINRA arbitration panel concluded that the No. 1 IBD made false and defamatory statements in its U5 filings.
February 20
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The firm is tapping a pool estimated by LPL to be as large as 1,200 brokers with $35 billion in client assets.
February 14
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Pole-vaulting advisor Mark Cortazzo’s practice marked at least the second hybrid in three months to leave the firm for Mutual Securities.
February 6
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The practice’s managing director blamed the No. 1 IBD in part for its move to Securities America.
November 13
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The fourth largest IBD added a super OSJ with $650 million in AUM.
November 7
