Snappy Kraken CEO Robert Sofia says Advisor Websites was a particularly attractive acquisition because of its compliance review tools, which may help with larger enterprise firms.
According to the commission, Alexandra H. Cock and her firm, Wealth Plus, raised more than $2.5 million in securities in two real estate investment management companies that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.
LPL's head of advisor M&A discusses what is driving the recent frenzy in mergers and acquisitions, what to look for in buyers or merger partners, and the best post-transaction practices to ensure a successful integration.
The Advisor Practice Exchange Program (APEX), now available to the firm’s 165 advisors, will match buyers and sellers both inside and outside the Prospera network.
James Iannazzo was granted entry into an accelerated rehabilitation program which places him under supervision for one year, after which the charges against him will be dismissed.
The new support platform for underrepresented advisors will offer coaching, model portfolios supported by Vanguard and Alpha Architect, and access to a tech stack that includes Altruist, RightCapital, Envestnet | MoneyGuide and more.