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.
The 2025 Advisor Recruiting Scoreboard Has Two Clear Winners
LPL and Raymond James led 2025 advisor recruiting gains, while Bank of America, Osaic, Fidelity and UBS posted net advisor losses.
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.
Baird’s $1B Goelzer Team Win Puts Indianapolis Recruiting In Focus
Baird added HWB Partners from Goelzer in Indianapolis, adding a $1B team with wealth, institutional and sports advisory experience.
Osaic’s $2B Capital Deal Raises The Stakes For Its Next Growth Phase
Osaic secured more than $2B in new capital as Bain Capital joined investors, giving the wealth platform more room for growth.
Three RIA Leadership Moves Show What Growth Now Requires
Carnegie named Ben Connard CIO, Wilde Wealth added Erica Bloudek as COO and Willis Johnson Wealth appointed Nick Johnson CEO.
A Judge Just Put The Brakes On Advisor Device Searches In The Ameriprise-LPL Fight
A federal judge stopped advisor device searches in the Ameriprise-LPL dispute as the case heads toward FINRA arbitration.
RIA Growth Is Splitting Into Three Different Battles
&Partners added Wells Fargo and Edward Jones practices, while Sanctuary and AmeriFlex expanded through independence and succession moves.
LPL And Raymond James Are Winning Advisors With Two Very Different Pitches
LPL added True Compass Advisors from Kestra, while Raymond James recruited Reece Nichols from Edward Jones in the latest advisor moves.
Category: Wealth Management
Families Are Worried About Education Costs, But 529 Plans Remain A Blind Spot
Edward Jones says many Americans still misunderstand 529 plans as families face pressure over education savings and rising costs.
Osaic Says Advisors Are Adopting AI Faster Than Expected
Osaic CEO Jamie Price says advisors have quickly adopted Jump and Zocks AI tools as wealth firms race to improve advisor workflows.
Osaic’s Executive Shake-Up Puts Its Growth Story Back Under The Microscope
Dimple Shah is leaving Osaic as the firm manages leadership changes, platform consolidation and its next phase of growth.
Two Merrill Teams Combine At Wells Fargo FiNet In $1.4B Move
Two Merrill teams combined at Wells Fargo FiNet, while Osaic and Raymond James added advisor teams in North Carolina and Kansas City.
LPL’s $815M Emerald Wealth Win Shows Recruiting Is Getting More Personal
LPL added Emerald Wealth Management from Northwestern Mutual, while Raymond James and TritonPoint brought in advisor teams.
Prairie Wealth Crosses $1B After McEwen Group Merger
Prairie Wealth Advisors crossed $1B in client assets after merging with The McEwen Group, while Raymond James added a Tucson advisor.
LPL And Osaic Add Advisor Talent From Raymond James And Stifel
LPL and Osaic added advisor talent from Raymond James and Stifel, bringing in teams tied to more than $1B in client assets.
LPL, Raymond James And Brighton Jones Add Advisor Talent In Latest Recruiting Moves
LPL, Raymond James and Brighton Jones added advisor talent through new team hires, employee-channel recruiting and Midwest expansion.
LPL Says Commonwealth Deal Remains On Track As Recruiting Focus Shifts
LPL says its Commonwealth integration remains on track as the firm works toward its 90% asset retention goal and refocuses recruiting.
LPL Lands $1B Ameriprise Team As Cetera And Raymond James Add Advisors
LPL added Cebert Wealth Advisors from Ameriprise, while Cetera and Raymond James announced more advisor moves across several markets.