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Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 06, 2022
Ex-LPL adviser arrested in Illinois on theft charges

Bradley Goodbred now faces criminal charges of stealing money from an elderly client, in addition to civil charges from the SEC.

Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights
NEWS FINTECH DEC 06, 2022
Raymond James introduces data-driven actionable insights

The application, called ‘Opportunities,’ is intended to prompt adviser-client communication.

Finra smacks Advisor Group with $1.3 million penalty over private placement sales
NEWS ALTERNATIVES DEC 05, 2022
Finra smacks Advisor Group with $1.3 million penalty over private placement sales

The four Advisor Group firms sold investors GPB private placements but failed to tell them that GPB hadn't made required filings, including audited financial statements.

Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2022
Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL

Financial House, a six-adviser group based in Centreville, Delaware, was established more than 30 years ago and is now in its second generation of owners.

Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 29, 2022
Former LPL exec Bill Morrissey to head Atria's independent channel

The private equity-backed firm operates six broker-dealers, including Cadaret Grant, NEXT Financial and Western International Securities.

Commerce Bank's brokerage unit to use LPL
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 23, 2022
Commerce Bank's brokerage unit to use LPL

The St. Louis-based bank is moving its wealth management business, with 30 advisers and $4.4 billion in assets, to LPL's platform.

Moody's bumps up LPL debt to investment grade from 'junk'
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 22, 2022
Moody's bumps up LPL debt to investment grade from 'junk'

Meanwhile, LPL is launching an effort to pursue wealthier clients.

Commonwealth becomes latest IBD to invest in adviser firms
NEWS RIAS NOV 21, 2022
Commonwealth becomes latest IBD to invest in adviser firms

The firm is introducing an effort to buy minority stakes in the financial advisory firms that use its brokerage and RIA services.

Minnesotans managing $750 million join Commonwealth from Lincoln
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 21, 2022
Minnesotans managing $750 million join Commonwealth from Lincoln

The five-adviser Ryan Financial Group has offices in Hibbing and White Bear Lake.

GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy
NEWS ALTERNATIVES NOV 14, 2022
GWG chiefs bolt in middle of bankruptcy

Over the past 12 months, the company's shares have fallen from a high of $10.55 to Monday's price of $1.03.

Adviser managing $350 million at Morgan Stanley joins Linsco
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 14, 2022
Adviser managing $350 million at Morgan Stanley joins Linsco

Tim Truebenbach will open an office for the LPL Financial unit in Tacoma, Washington.

Edward Jones rep goes indie with Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 10, 2022
Edward Jones rep goes indie with Raymond James

Adrian John of Seattle, who managed $200 million, is affiliating with the firm's independent adviser channel.

Merrill team managing $160 million joins Raymond James
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 09, 2022
Merrill team managing $160 million joins Raymond James

Abbie Osterbur and Niralee Patel are joining the firm’s employee adviser channel in Champaign, Illinois.

Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 07, 2022
Big adviser teams say hello and goodbye at Wells Fargo

The latest moves illustrate the push-and-pull dynamics of recruiting and hiring advisers at Wells Fargo.

LPL buying one of its own giant branches
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 03, 2022
LPL buying one of its own giant branches

South Carolina-based Financial Resources Group Investment Services houses bank brokers overseeing $40 billion in assets.

Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone
NEWS OPINION OCT 28, 2022
Restricting advisers' independent contractor status is a no-win for everyone

It's critical that the DOL and members of Congress hear from advisers what their independent classification means, not just to them but to their clients as well.

LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 28, 2022
LPL sees demand for yield products amid down market

Commission revenue for fixed-income investments and annuities increased in the third quarter at LPL.

Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform
NEWS FINTECH OCT 27, 2022
Private Advisor Group introduces Orion-powered investment platform

WealthSuite offers fund and ETF model portfolios that are intended to save time for the firm's more than 750 advisers.

Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 24, 2022
Cetera takes minority stake in $2.5 billion firm

The firm is investing in a Boston-area-based firm that's been affiliated with Cetera since 2000; it suggests such investments could provide a new option for broker-dealers.

Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings
NEWS BROKER DEALERS OCT 21, 2022
Finra smacks Raymond James with $1.15 million penalty over compliance shortcomings

Raymond James Financial Services overlooked 'multiple red flags' related to the activities of two brokers, according to Finra.