LPL Was Getting Bigger. Cetera And Raymond James Found Two Places To Recruit Against It.
Cetera recruited a $380M LPL team while Raymond James added $210M from Commonwealth, exposing two different pressures around LPL’s growth.
LPL Paid $805M For Atria. The Retention Bet Became Its M&A Blueprint.
Osaic bought Lincoln Wealth’s 1,450 advisors and $108B while consolidating its own broker-dealers. The deal shows what scale was really meant to buy.
Osaic Was Simplifying Eight Broker-Dealers. Then It Bought Two More.
Osaic bought Lincoln Wealth’s 1,450 advisors and $108B while consolidating its own broker-dealers. The deal shows what scale was really meant to buy.
Commonwealth Disruption Gave Raymond James A Recruiting Opening
Raymond James’ strongest recruiting outlook since 2008 shows how Commonwealth disruption, advisor choice and culture drive advisor moves.
Osaic’s Next Test Is Turning Consolidation Into Growth
Osaic’s management reorganization shows why advisor growth, service, technology and leadership stability now matter after Journey to One.
Atria Layoffs Put LPL’s Commonwealth Promise Under A Microscope
LPL’s Atria layoffs show why Commonwealth advisors are watching whether culture, service and staffing promises hold after M&A.
The Next Advisor Talent Fight Is About Brand, Tech And Trust
J.D. Power says younger advisors want AI, social media and brand support as firms face an aging advisor workforce.
UBS Is Losing Advisors. The Bigger Question Is Whether The Math Works.
UBS lost U.S. wealth advisors after compensation changes, testing whether margin gains can offset advisor attrition and asset outflows.
LPL Bought Commonwealth. Then 653 Advisors Walked Away.
Commonwealth lost 653 advisors after LPL’s deal, raising questions about headcount retention, asset retention and broker-dealer culture.