Merrill Lynch Wealth Management President Andy Sieg said we are in a 'bull market for advice.' Meanwhile, in its quarterly earnings, Wells Fargo reported a slight dip in its headcount over 2021.

Cartesian Growth Corporation has closed on its deal to merge with RIA Tiedemann Group and wealth and investment manager Alvarium Investments. The combined firm began trading under the ticker 'ALTI.'

Recent filings with the SEC indicate that the Kingswood/Wentworth deal is on track to close early this year, despite the difficult environment for SPACs.

Managers of debt-heavy IBDs backed by LBO private equity will need all the skills they can muster to thread the needle of falling revenues and desired growth. Exit strategies may have to wait.

Advisor Group has been quietly implementing changes to its pricing structure, including a new bundled affiliation fee and annual fee for directly held mutual fund positions.

Reps for First Allied Securities, the San Diego–based independent broker/dealer that's been in business since 1994, will integrate into sister company Cetera Advisors.

Atria says Morrissey will be deeply involved in the firm's evolution and bring the firm into the next phase of growth.

There’s no sign they will so far.

Outside input is important, the panelists agree, but choose carefully. There are only a handful of bankers and attorneys with the expertise to create the best outcome for selling advisors.