The two advisers joined the firm in San Francisco and New York.
Organization's CEO confirms meeting with Edward Jones, says broker-dealer still considering how to move forward.
Firm, offices and 450 advisers will become part of the Cetera Advisor Networks B-D.
Trade groups asking for delays or softer versions of the new code for CFP holders.
Firm reported 'negative net worth' of $17 million last year in recent SEC filing.
Sandler O'Neill is a leading investment bank in the financial services industry.
In 2016, Vincent Storms changed broker audit information and avoided follow-up work.
The broker, Pedro L. Gonzalez-Seijo, was charged last summer with fraud.
SEC charges Kerry Hoffman with fraud involving unregistered securities.
Broker's trading generated $650,000 in commissions while clients suffered steep losses.
