Press Releases
Recent advisor moves, team transitions, and practice launches we've guided. Each one represents a private decision executed in public.
Announcements
52 on file
Press ReleaseApril 29, 2026
Haba Sherry Wealth Management Joins Raymond James — Built for More
Haba Sherry Wealth Management transitions to Raymond James, marking a significant expansion of the firm's capabilities and resources. The move enables the team to offer enhanced services to their clients while maintaining their independent advisory approach.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Tucker Sahnow Transitions from Edward Jones to Launch Independent Practice at Gateway Financial Partners
Financial advisor Tucker Sahnow, AAMS®, CPFA® has left Edward Jones to establish an independent practice with Gateway Financial Partners, an LPL Financial branch in Scottsdale, Arizona, seeking greater flexibility to serve clients.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Ryan Brems, CPFA Leaves Merrill Lynch to Launch Brems Wealth Management of Equitable Advisors
Ryan Brems, a financial advisor with over 25 years of experience, has departed Merrill Lynch to establish Brems Wealth Management in affiliation with Equitable Advisors, focusing on comprehensive planning strategies for individuals, families, and businesses.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Rolando Alviso Departs Merrill Lynch to Launch Legacy BluePrint Financial Powered by LPL Financial
Rolando Alviso has launched Legacy BluePrint Financial, an independent wealth management firm powered by LPL Financial, after spending more than seven years at Merrill Lynch. His transition reflects a broader trend of experienced advisors seeking greater autonomy and enhanced client service capabilities.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Michael Voltin, CFP®, CPWA® Leaves Merrill Lynch to Join Wealth Partners Alliance on the Concurrent Platform
Michael Voltin, a wealth management advisor with 11 years of experience, has transitioned from Merrill Lynch to join Wealth Partners Alliance, operating on the Concurrent Investment Advisors platform to provide more tailored strategies and greater flexibility to clients.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Matthew Paul Albright Leaves Merrill Lynch to Join Bering Street Advisors of Ameriprise
Matthew Paul Albright has transitioned from Merrill Lynch to join Bering Street Advisors, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial in Houston, Texas, seeking a more collaborative team environment focused on client relationships.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Matthew Cook Launches Stoic Private Wealth on NewEdge Platform After Leaving Edward Jones
Financial advisor Matthew Cook has founded Stoic Private Wealth in affiliation with NewEdge Advisors, a hybrid-registered investment adviser. The firm specializes in serving corporate pilots, executives, and medical professionals with comprehensive wealth planning services.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Josh Colwell, CFP®, AAMS® Leaves Edward Jones to Launch CoWealth Advisors of Raymond James
Financial advisor Josh Colwell departed Edward Jones after more than a decade to establish CoWealth Advisors under the Raymond James platform, seeking greater autonomy and the ability to scale his practice.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Jordan L. Smith, CFP® Leaves Edward Jones to Join Financial Advocacy Network of LPL Financial
Financial advisor Jordan L. Smith has transitioned from Edward Jones to join the Financial Advocacy Network, an independent advisory group affiliated with LPL Financial, after more than six years with his previous firm.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Jason S. Fitz, CFP™ Launches Laurentide Wealth, an Independent Financial Practice with Commonwealth
Jason S. Fitz, a seasoned private wealth advisor with over two decades of experience, has launched Laurentide Wealth under Commonwealth Financial Network after transitioning from Lincoln Financial Advisors to pursue greater independence and client-focused service.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Jacqueline Page Taylor, AAMS™ Departs Edward Jones After 15 Years to Join LPM Advisory Group of Ameriprise
Financial advisor Jacqueline Page Taylor has left Edward Jones after 15 years to join LPM Advisory Group of Ameriprise in Meredith, New Hampshire, seeking better alignment with her professional values and greater autonomy.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Jacob Fink Leaves Merrill Lynch to Launch Independent Practice with LPL Financial
Financial advisor Jacob Fink has transitioned from Merrill Lynch to LPL Financial in Boston, where he aims to build an independent wealth management practice serving high-net-worth clients with $1MM+ in investable assets.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Glenn Michael Mike Swafford Transitions from Edward Jones to Freedom Financial Partners of Equitable Advisors
Financial advisor Mike Swafford has left Edward Jones to join Freedom Financial Partners, affiliated with Equitable Advisors, seeking greater flexibility to fully leverage his CDFA® designation and expand his holistic planning services.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Emily Anne Mullane, CFP®, CPFA™ Leaves Merrill Lynch to Join Axial Financial Group of Commonwealth
Financial advisor Emily Anne Mullane has transitioned from Merrill Lynch to Axial Financial Group, an independent firm affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network, where she now serves as a Wealth Management Consultant.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Dawn Gordon, CRPC® Launches Independent Firm Through LPL Financial After 27 Years at Lincoln Financial
After 27 years with Lincoln Financial, seasoned financial advisor Dawn Gordon has established Dawn Gordon Financial Advisors as an independent practice through LPL Financial in Las Vegas. The move allows her to maintain her planning-first philosophy while accessing enhanced resources and investment platforms.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
David L. Ferland Launches Lennox Insurance and Financial, LLC Through LPL Financial
Financial advisor David L. Ferland has departed Lincoln Financial to establish his independent firm, Lennox Insurance and Financial, LLC, affiliated with LPL Financial's Pilot Financial platform.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Dan Mickley Launches Mickley Wealth Strategies With LPL Financial
Dan Mickley, a veteran financial advisor with 18 years of experience, has transitioned from Janney Montgomery Scott to launch his independent wealth management firm, Mickley Wealth Strategies, in affiliation with LPL Financial.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Christopher Cybulski, CFP® Leaves Edward Jones to Join Chisholm Trail Financial Group of Lincoln Financial Securities
Christopher Cybulski, a CFP® professional with a background in journalism, has transitioned from Edward Jones to join Chisholm Trail Financial Group in Round Rock, Texas, where he plans to expand his financial advisory practice with greater independence.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Christiana Lovelace, AAMS® Leaves Edward Jones to Open Diamond Pointe Financial in Hickory, North Carolina
Financial advisor Christiana Lovelace has departed Edward Jones to launch Diamond Pointe Financial, an independent firm operating as a subsidiary of LPL Financial in North Carolina.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Celebrating Independence: Congratulations to Emily Mullane and Rolando Alviso on Their Exciting Move
Two financial advisors transitioning from Merrill Lynch to independent platforms have made strategic career moves to provide more personalized services to their clients through Commonwealth Financial Network and LPL Financial.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Brett Webb Launches Brightleaf Wealth Management Through LPL Financial After Merrill Lynch Departure
Brett Webb, a financial advisor with over a decade of industry experience, has left Merrill Lynch to establish Brightleaf Wealth Management as an independent practice partnered with LPL Financial. Based in Ellerbe, North Carolina, the new firm will provide comprehensive financial planning services including retirement strategies and trust management.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Boston-Based Claro Advisors Welcomes Brandon P. Fink, CFP® to Advisory Team
Brandon P. Fink, a financial advisor with a notable client base including professional athletes, has transitioned from Equitable Advisors to join Claro Advisors, an independent, fee-only registered investment advisor based in Boston.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Andrew Vella, CSRIC Leaves Merrill Lynch to Join NewEdge Advisors in New Orleans
Andrew Vella, a financial advisor with CSRIC credentials, has transitioned from Merrill Lynch to join NewEdge Advisors, an independent platform offering securities through LPL Financial based in New Orleans.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Alec Price Launches Price Financial Management as Independent RIA on Concurrent Platform
Veteran financial advisor Alec Price has departed Merrill Lynch after 14 years to establish Price Financial Management, an independent registered investment advisor operating on the Concurrent Investment Advisors platform with brokerage support from Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Adam Weber Leaves Edward Jones to Join The Fox Alliance Wealth Advisors of LPL Financial
Financial advisor Adam Weber has transitioned from Edward Jones to join The Fox Alliance Wealth Advisors, an independent team affiliated with LPL Financial, seeking to offer clients broader investment strategies and more customized advice.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2025
Aaron Zauner Joins Caldwell Group, LLC Wealth Management in Brentwood, Tennessee
After a 15-year career at Fidelity, Aaron Zauner has joined Caldwell Group, LLC Wealth Management, an independent firm aligned with LPL Financial, bringing a practice of over 200 households with average account balances north of $1.4MM.
Press ReleaseSeptember 17, 2025
Winthrop & Co. Welcomes Former Morgan Stanley Advisor Harrison Davis as Executive Transition Consultant
Winthrop & Co. has hired Harrison Davis, a former financial advisor from Morgan Stanley's Coren Edelman Group, to serve as an Executive Transition Consultant, bringing seven years of wealth management experience to help advisors navigate career transitions.
Press ReleaseSeptember 17, 2025
Father-Son Team Ralph and Michael Porpora Transition from B. Riley to Osaic Wealth
Ralph and Michael Porpora have successfully moved their advisory practice from B. Riley Wealth Management to Osaic Wealth, combining four decades of experience with a 14-year veteran's expertise.
Press ReleaseSeptember 17, 2025
Brad Harrill, Tracy Faucette, and Brad Thorne Launch Avenor Wealth After Departing Edward Jones with $375M in Client Assets
Three financial advisors with combined 38 years at Edward Jones launched Avenor Wealth in Forest City, NC, bringing approximately $375 million in client assets and affiliating with Commonwealth Financial Network.
Press ReleaseNovember 9, 2023
Scott Coopersmith Joins Commonwealth Financial Network in New City, New York
Veteran New York financial advisor Scott Coopersmith has joined Commonwealth Financial Network, continuing his independent practice in New City and serving clients across the Hudson Valley.
Press ReleaseJune 7, 2023
Ray Forster and Giovanni Galbiati Leave UBS to Return to Raymond James in Newton, Massachusetts
Financial advisors Ray Forster and Giovanni Galbiati have departed UBS together after twelve years, returning to Raymond James Financial Services and opening a new office in Newton, Massachusetts.
Press ReleaseApril 1, 2023
Timothy Grogan Joins LPL Financial in Woburn, Massachusetts
Massachusetts financial advisor Timothy Grogan has joined LPL Financial, the nation's largest independent broker-dealer, continuing his independent practice from Woburn.
Press ReleaseDecember 15, 2022
Joe Faxio Leaves Prudential to Join Equitable Advisors in Decatur, Georgia
Atlanta-area financial advisor Joe Faxio has departed Prudential to join Equitable Advisors, continuing his practice in Decatur, Georgia.
Press ReleaseDecember 8, 2022
John Fiorito Joins Wealthcare Advisory Partners in New York City
Veteran New York financial advisor John Fiorito has departed RMR Wealth Management to join Wealthcare Advisory Partners, moving his Manhattan practice to a fully independent registered investment advisor.
Press ReleaseJanuary 25, 2022
Jonathan Penta Joins Empirical Asset Management in Wellesley, Massachusetts
Veteran Wellesley financial advisor Jonathan Penta has joined Empirical Asset Management, an independent registered investment advisor, after a wirehouse career spanning Morgan Stanley and UBS.
Press ReleaseOctober 28, 2021
Elizabeth Updike Leaves Wells Fargo to Join Lincoln Financial Advisors in Vienna, Virginia
Veteran financial advisor Elizabeth Updike has departed Wells Fargo Advisors to join Lincoln Financial Advisors, bringing her Northern Virginia practice to an independent, planning-first platform.
Press ReleaseOctober 22, 2021
Leslie Edgcomb Leaves RBC to Join Raymond James Financial Services in the Finger Lakes, New York
Veteran financial advisor Leslie Edgcomb has departed RBC Wealth Management after 13 years to join Raymond James Financial Services, bringing his Finger Lakes practice to the firm's independent advisor channel.
Press ReleaseOctober 20, 2021
Patrick Rider and Kendra O'Reilly Leave Key Investment Services to Join NewEdge Advisors in Manchester, Connecticut
Financial advisors Patrick Rider and Kendra O'Reilly have departed Key Investment Services together to join NewEdge Advisors, launching an independent practice in Manchester, Connecticut on the LPL Financial platform.
Press ReleaseSeptember 16, 2021
Janine Cavalcante Leaves Wells Fargo to Join Morgan Stanley in Aventura, Florida
Veteran Miami financial advisor Janine Cavalcante has departed Wells Fargo Advisors after 18 years to join Morgan Stanley's Aventura, Florida office.
Press ReleaseSeptember 14, 2021
Bradford Smith Leaves Edward Jones for Independence with LPL Financial
Financial advisor Bradford Smith has departed Edward Jones after more than seven years to launch an independent practice with LPL Financial, the nation's largest independent broker-dealer.
Press ReleaseSeptember 8, 2021
Justin Dollins Leaves Edward Jones to Join Raymond James Financial Services in Rockwall, Texas
Financial advisor Justin Dollins has departed Edward Jones after more than five years to join Raymond James Financial Services, bringing his North Texas practice to the firm's independent advisor channel.
Press ReleaseJuly 8, 2021
Pedro Lopes Leaves Wells Fargo to Join Morgan Stanley in Aventura, Florida
Miami financial advisor Pedro Lopes has departed Wells Fargo Advisors after five years to join Morgan Stanley's Aventura, Florida office.
Press ReleaseJune 30, 2021
Bill Wade and Reid Berry Leave Merrill Lynch to Join Stifel in Brentwood, Tennessee
Financial advisors Bill Wade and Reid Berry have departed Merrill Lynch together to join Stifel, bringing their Nashville-area team to the firm's Brentwood office.
Press ReleaseMay 20, 2021
Sotiraq Qirjollari Leaves Cetera to Join LPL Financial in Oldsmar, Florida
Financial advisor Sotiraq Qirjollari has departed Cetera Investment Services after seven years to join LPL Financial, moving his Tampa Bay practice to full independence.
Press ReleaseMay 19, 2021
Zakaria Fourari Leaves Cetera to Join LPL Financial in Tampa, Florida
Financial advisor Zakaria Fourari has departed Cetera Investment Services after six years to join LPL Financial, bringing his Tampa practice to the nation's largest independent broker-dealer.
Press ReleaseMay 4, 2021
Alex Hinson Joins LPL Financial in Macon, Georgia
Financial advisor Alex Hinson has launched an independent practice with LPL Financial, the nation's largest independent broker-dealer, continuing to serve clients across Middle Georgia.
Press ReleaseMarch 5, 2021
Abdur Akram Leaves BancWest to Join Royal Alliance Through NWF Advisory in Encino, California
Veteran financial advisor Abdur Akram has departed BancWest Investment Services to join Royal Alliance, affiliating through NWF Advisory Group in Encino, California.
Press ReleaseFebruary 3, 2021
Steve Perillo Leaves Santander to Join Waddell & Reed in Staten Island, New York
Financial advisor Steve Perillo has departed Santander Securities after nearly seven years to join Waddell & Reed, bringing his Staten Island practice to an advisor-owned model.
Press ReleaseJanuary 25, 2021
Joshua Grogan Leaves Edward Jones to Join Private Advisor Group of LPL Financial in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Nashville-area financial advisor Joshua Grogan has departed Edward Jones for independence, affiliating with Private Advisor Group, one of the largest firms supporting advisors on the LPL Financial platform.
Press ReleaseJanuary 14, 2021
Robert Surprenant Leaves Santander to Join Commonwealth Financial Network in Warwick, Rhode Island
Financial advisor Robert Surprenant has departed Santander Securities after nearly a decade to join Commonwealth Financial Network, bringing his Rhode Island practice to full independence.
Press ReleaseJanuary 12, 2021
Andrew Parrott Leaves Edward Jones to Join Cetera in Walnut Creek, California
Financial advisor Andrew Parrott has departed Edward Jones to join Cetera, bringing his East Bay practice to one of the nation's largest networks of independently minded advisors.
Press ReleaseDecember 10, 2020
Garrett Sherman Leaves Merrill Lynch to Join Waddell & Reed in Albany, New York
Financial advisor Garrett Sherman has departed Merrill Lynch after more than five years to join Waddell & Reed, bringing his Capital Region practice to the firm's advisor-focused platform.
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