LPL Is Buying Commonwealth for $2.7B. What Happens Next?
By Janet LevauxThe integration of two broker-dealers "with different cultures and technologies presents significant hurdles," said a consultant.
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Why Going Independent Was the Best Decision This Advisor Ever MadeTerry Parham learned a lot working for insurers but is not looking back after four years with his RIA.
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Here's What Separates the Best Wealth Advisors From the RestYour clients assume you're knowledgeable, but how you deliver advice is key, longtime educator Phil Buchanan says.
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XY Planning Network Tops 2,000 Advisors After Record 2024CEO Alan Moore says the network is benefitting from higher demand for fee-only fiduciary financial advice.
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UBS Delays Advisor Pay Cut From 12b-1 FeesThe delayed cuts are separate from other compensation changes UBS made this year.
March 21, 2025
9 Good Reasons, and 4 Bad Ones, to Become a ManagerManagement is a great career track, but it’s not for everyone. Don't make the move with misguided ideas.
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9 Most Active Acquirers in Wealth: 2024Volume hit a record high of 366 deals, with average assets per transaction of $1.4 billion, Echelon found.
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The Big Firms That Gained, and Lost, the Most Advisors in 2024One firm added a net 2,923 advisors, while the "winning" wirehouse lost 55.