Raymond James Loses Two Independent-Channel Leaders As Osaic Hires Shannon Reid
Osaic hired Shannon Reid from Raymond James as president and advisor-growth head, while Alex David left Raymond James for Equity Services.
An ING Founder’s Jump To NFP Shows Why Advisor Loyalty Can Crack
erry Brown’s move from Financial Network Investment Corp. to NFP shows how advisor loyalty, payout structures and platform fit shape recruiting.
The Old State-Regulator Warning That Still Matters For Independent Broker-Dealers
State regulators have long worried independent broker-dealers, and today’s enforcement, CE and client-data issues keep that pressure alive.
The Old Pacific Life Deal That Still Explains LPL’s Acquisition Strategy
LPL’s 2007 Pacific Life broker-dealer deal shows how advisor retention, platform control and transition strategy shaped its growth.
LPL’s Commonwealth Retention Push Just Hit A Key Checkpoint
LPL says Commonwealth advisors representing nearly 80% of assets have signed on as the firm keeps its 90% retention target.
Commonwealth Advisors Become The Prize In A Broker-Dealer Recruiting Fight
Big broker-dealers are pursuing Commonwealth advisors after LPL’s $2.7B deal, turning retention into a major industry fight.
Cetera’s New Recruiting Deal Is Turning Into Advisor Wins
Cetera is gaining advisor teams after a new recruiting deal, with Commonwealth breakaways and Summit Financial playing key roles.