Any challenge would focus on the RIA custody business, analysts said, even as CEO Walt Bettinger downplays their market position. 'Folks are running away a little bit with these assumptions around percentage of RIA custody.'

An RIA in Pittsford, N.Y., is joining LPL Financial to leverage its growth resources and technology platform.

The accusations against Texas-based Brett Pittsenbargar follow Woodbridge owner Robert Shapiro’s guilty plea earlier this year.

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After acquiring TD Ameritrade, some say Schwab’s next move could be to charge for custody services. Fidelity already does.

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Charles Schwab Corp. had been considering eliminating fees as early as the 1990s.

Competitors wasted no time joining the fray, leveling a range of criticisms at Schwab's move to acquire TD Ameritrade.

Daren Blonski, co-founder of Enso Wealth, a home for Edward Jones' breakaways, leaves to start his own RIA, Sonoma Wealth Advisors.

Pending approval of its acquisition of TD Ameritrade, Schwab will move to Texas. Both firms already have footprints in the Lone Star State.