LPL is currently searching for a new CMO, with Heather Carter planning to depart after the firm’s annual advisor conference next month.

A Michigan jury deemed a handwritten document found in between Aretha’s couch cushions a valid will.

Advisors Jerry Kanter and Scott Mason are leaving Securian after more than 30 years with the broker/dealer, in the wake of its planned acquisition by Cetera.

Carolyn Armitage, who ran Thrivent's independent advisor platform, was laid off, in addition to four other executives on her team. The firm is also halting recruiting new advisors to its RIA.

David Geake solicited an elderly couple to pledge securities as collateral for a bank loan to support a startup the rep had invested in, but the couple allegedly lost their money when the company failed.

The departing executive spoke about his reasons behind the move; the search for a replacement; the highs and lows of his tenure; what’s next for him, Orion and the industry at large; and more.

Jeremy Holly, who left the broker/dealer in 2021 to join SageView Advisory Group, has returned to lead strategic business development.

Also, Wealthtender launches its Certified Consultant Program, eMoney Advisor integrates with MaxMyInterest, an exec moves from Nitrogen to Docupace and AcreTrader news.

Eric Richins had made plans to exclude his wife from inheriting his assets.

Established in 2007, a private equity capital investment by Corsair Capital recently kicked off a new phase of growth for the firm.