New Jersey-–based Headquarters Advisory Group, previously affiliated with Avantax's b/d, will join Avantax Planning Partners, the firm's in-house RIA seeded by its acquisition of HK Financial Services.
The advisor moves and acquisitions you may have missed the week of July 26-30, 2021.
LPL's advisory and brokerage assets edged past $1 trillion in the quarter, along with a 17% increase in income and a 13% increase in advisors.
George Heckler is also facing litigation from the SEC in connection with an alleged scheme that lasted a decade and defrauded investors of millions.
Dynasty Financial Partners is naming Frank Coates, a former Envestnet executive, as chief technology officer and Taylor Howard as chief digital officer.
Wells Fargo adds John Tyers, former chief growth officer at AdvisorEngine, further demonstrating its commitment to the independent RIA channel.
Former New Jersey State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal proposed a uniform fiduciary standard for that state, indicating a possible 'expansive' interpretation of Reg BI in his new role.
Mariner's latest deal expands its presence in California and brings it another step closer to becoming a national RIA.