Kestra’s CEO says there are an increasing number of b/ds looking to sell, especially in the current environment, and his firm is interested in adding an employee channel via acquisition.
Nicklas Financial will be joining the independent broker/dealer with about $400 million in brokerage and advisory assets.
Invex Financial, which manages $120 million, joins LPL's broker/dealer, corporate RIA and custodial platforms.
LPL Financial could add 35 advisors and $2 billion in assets through an asset purchase of E.K. Riley.