Ladenburg Thalmann

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  Securities America Sale: Final Price Could Be $220 Million; Big Retention Bonuses

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 19, 2011

  Ladenburg Thalmann files 8-K; retention bonuses of 15% of yearly fees and commissions are being offered by the company, sources say.

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  Securities America Deal: ‘Huge Gamble’ for Advisors and Ladenburg, Experts Say

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2011

  Recruiters are concerned that the deal will be good for Ameriprise but leave advisors in the cold, leaving them with uncertainty and lacking in better services and products.

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  Securities America Sale: ‘Amazingly Low Price,’ Expert Says

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2011

  The news Wednesday that Ladenburg Thalmann is buying Securities America, for what some call a bargain price, resolves some issues for the IBD’s 1,700 advisors, but raises a good number of questions, as well, experts say.

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  Ladenburg Thalmann to Buy Securities America for $150 Million

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  August 17, 2011

  Parent of IBDs Investacorp and Triad Advisors promises to keep troubled Securities America independent, and its management team intact.

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  Securities America Settlement May Speed Up Its Sale

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  August 10, 2011

  A judge gives final approval of an $80 million class-action settlement; other suits could still emerge, experts say