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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 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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  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

• Few Buyers for Exiting Broker-Dealers

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  July 28, 2011

  While rumors persist about possible suitors for Securities America, Morgan Keegan and other broker-dealers on the market, experts say the pool of buyers has shrunk dramatically over the past few years.

• Hard Time for BDs on the Block to Find Suitors

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  July 26, 2011

• Succession Planning--In Case You Missed It

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 1, 2011

  Succession plans are going to be the standout going forward because of our aging rep force.

• Crisis and Continuity

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  July 1, 2011

  It’s a conversation I’ll always remember.

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  Sale of Securities America, Morgan Keegan Hindered by Weak M&A Environment

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 30, 2011

  Continuing liabilities and other fallout from the financial crisis has limited the pool of potential broker-dealer suitors.

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  2011 Broker-Dealer Presidents' Poll—Slideshow

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 1, 2011

  Investment Advisor surveyed over 70 presidents and heads of broker-dealers big and small.

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  Sale of Securities America: Advisors Should ‘Run,’ Recruiter Says

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  April 27, 2011

  Advisors with the IBD, which Ameriprise is selling, need to look at which options are best for them and their clients.