Skafco, which includes financial planners Rod Skaf and Wayne Niles, operates out of Dublin, Ohio; both planners have more than three decades of experience in the industry.

Advisor head count remained flat quarter over quarter, although the independent broker/dealer recruited a record $529 million in new assets during the first quarter of 2022.

After seven years, Ascent Wealth Partners Returns to Dynasty Financial Partners for outsourced CFO, compliance and marketing services.

How this could affect record-keepers and RPAs.

Dimple Shah will join as Executive Vice President or Corporate Strategy and Iryna Northrip will come onboard as CCO, Investment Strategy, according to the network of independent wealth management firms.

According to the Justice Department, Jeffrey N. Crossland conspired to defraud four churches and a real estate development company of more than $3.5 million.

Funding from Merchant is intended to help bolster Argos’ strategic growth and international reach.

Focus Financial Partners says the global and market uncertainties present opportunities, rather than obstacles, to the firm’s growth.

The additions of Pedie Monta and McKennon 'Mac' Laas will grow the division that launched in December focused on clients with significant land holdings, including oil and gas reserves.