Charton Financial Group will join the nation's largest independent broker/dealer from FMS Financial Partners, an affiliate of Kestra Financial Partners.

Patrick Foy and Chris Willis will join LPL Financial from Raymond James Financial Services, citing the firm's platform and resources that can help streamline client services.

In integrating with First Rate, HiddenLevers will provide bank-based wealth management professionals with expanded capabilities.

The firm, led by President Marshall Leeds, is the latest in the network to shut down as an IBD and join Cetera Advisor Networks as a super OSJ.

Penny Pennington has ambitious growth plans for the nearly 100-year-old brokerage.

Advisors at the Medford, N.Y.-based Suffolk Wealth Management will be joining LPL from CUNA Brokerage Services.

J.D. Power's 2019 Financial Advisor Satisfaction Survey found Commonwealth Financial was the top-ranked firm for satisfaction among independent advisors, while Edward Jones took the top spot for employee advisors.

Firm upgrades the team tasked with driving data science and analytical insights to help its advisors run more efficient businesses.

In a letter Tuesday, the American Securities Association accused the CFP Board of subverting the SEC's authority.

PacNorth Retirement Group is joining the IBD from Raymond James and cited its integrated platform as an important part of the decision.