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Chicago-based and women-led, the former LPL affiliate will join SageView as it continues to build out its wealth management capabilities alongside retirement plans.

Once again, the DOL could put the employment status of independent broker/dealers in jeopardy. FSI President Dale Brown questioned whether the department gave enough attention to feedback from the industry when formulating the proposal.

The St. Louis–based firm launches its fourth location in four years.

Seventeen-member team departs Robert W. Baird & Co. to take advantage of Raymond James' employee advisor platform.

The joint venture aims to facilitate transferability and consolidation of accounts while fueling the convergence of wealth and retirement at work.

Beverly Hills, Calif.–based RIA Beverly Hills Private Wealth, launched Friday by a $1 billion Merrill Lynch breakaway team, has chosen Goldman Sachs Advisor Solutions as its sole custodian.

New Jersey-based Alex Guiliano, founder of Resonate Wealth Partners, left Merrill Lynch to join LPL under the IBD’s Strategic Wealth Services division.

The wirehouses have been around forever and are losing ground, not gaining it.

Mercer's second acquisition announced this week brings in a Cincinnati-based firm with founders looking for a succession plan and more client services.