Convergence and the growth of new plans are beyond what RPAs can handle.

The seventh breakaway advisor to join Snowden Lane this year, William “Trey” Jones III managed $230 million at Merrill Lynch.

On an earnings call this week, CEO Kurt MacAlpine said to expect more acquisitions at a less frenzied pace than past years as the company continues to pay down debt.

AllianceBernstein is offering funding to lenders — enabling the banks to keep their most prestigious clients sweet — in return for a cut of the fees and access to their client contact books.

Advisor attrition dropped by 30% in the quarter to 4.5%, the company announced.

A host of ‘strategic’ hires and promotions were announced this week, as firms continue to focus on growth.

Hightower, Robertson Stephens, Wealth Enhancement Group, Hub International and Sikitch all announced M&A deals this week.

Dee Morgan will take a more proactive approach to acquisitions of both broker/dealers and RIAs, whether that's through minority, majority or 100% stakes.

Parsonex Capital Markets failed to tell clients that several of its reps and one of its affiliated firms had checkered regulatory histories, according to FINRA.