CEO Robert Moore's abrupt departure from Cetera for 'health reasons' throws dark clouds over ambitious expansion plans for star-crossed broker-dealer
The official version is health concerns but people close to the firm cite Moore cross swords with Genstar; ex-Schwabbie Ben Brigeman steps in as CEO search launches
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Another RIA whisperer, Julian Lopez, has left Schwab Advisor Services after 24 years to join LPL, which he sees as more advisor-focused and 'entrepreneurial'
The Houston executive, like Kelly Smith in Chicago, was considered a key service talent for RIAs though Lopez says his circumstances differ.
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Executive shake-up and staff hiring binge change Dynasty Financial Partners' talent mix, with Todd Thomson, Scott Welch, Ed Friedman and 12 women as headliners
The St. Petersburg-based producer of 'synthetic RIA scale' will continue to aggressively hire and adjust its talent ranks as it readies for next growth push.
September 24, 2019 at 2:02 AM
LPL Financial tries to solve two 'digital' problems with one new hire; the broker-dealer admits high 'friction' with clients for onboarding and matching them to the right annuity
Ashish Braganza puts LPL in to the data game but critics wonder whether the belated hire comes with too small a budget and team
July 25, 2019 at 6:18 PM
RIA in a Box gunning for top-notch staff as it readies for Aquiline-fueled roll-up binge, targeting old-school, mom-and-pop compliance competitors
With Ascensus also in its portfolio, Aquiline is showing a penchant for taking dull, fragmented, unloved wealth-management niche businesses and rolling them up into sexier firms
November 29, 2018 at 11:54 PM
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LPL Financial
RIA-Friendly Broker-Dealer, RIA Welcoming Breakaways, Advisory Firm
Top Executive: Dan Arnold
Cetera Financial Group
RIA-Friendly Broker-Dealer
Top Executive: Larry Roth
