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Private Advisor Group reported impressive growth even as other practices of its kind have left the No. 1 IBD.

Although it represents a big industry shift, it's not the end of the world, says former UBS advisor turned RIA owner Greg Hersch.

In the latest clash after Morgan Stanley's exit from the Broker Protocol, the firm notched a win as the case heads to FINRA arbitration.

Robert Moore’s view sets him apart from other executives who argue that new talent will replace low producers.

A disaffiliation fee of $4,500 applies to advisors leaving the IBD, but the policy could change.

Pole-vaulting advisor Mark Cortazzo’s practice marked at least the second hybrid in three months to leave the firm for Mutual Securities.

Executives from Pershing and Fidelity say smaller firms can find a home in the hybrid space.

Industry insiders have anticipated increased litigation following UBS and Morgan Stanley's exits from the Broker Protocol.

The San Francisco-based firm is the third major U.S. bank in recent weeks to change its policies on pay transparency.

More than $34 billion in client assets moved into the No. 1 IBD’s fold in the first part of the acquisition.

Reforms obtained by settlements of past class-action suits have "utterly failed," the new lawsuit contends.

Headcount dropped by 413 brokers year-over-year, but productivity per FA jumped by 29%.

Securities Service Network is entering a space usually regarded in the industry as the specialty of HD Vest and 1st Global.

This is the second time in recent weeks that the firm has poached talent from the wirehouse.

The four-member group previously generated about $2.5 million in annual revenue.

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Life Brokerage Financial has 80 advisors and 40 full-time staff and will join the firm next month.

Frequent recruitment adds to the firm’s bench after stemming an outflow of talent late last year.

The bank is removing hurdles to employee advisors switching channels among other recent initiatives.