Ladenburg Thalmann

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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

• 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

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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.

• Catching up with… Mark Mettelman

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  February 1, 2011

  For such a small firm, Norcross, Ga.-based Triad Advisors is surprisingly flexible.