The 104-year-old firm manages $150 million in assets.
Raymond James announced that it has recruited an advisor into its new Columbia, S.C. complex.
The new firm was created by two former Merrill Lynch advisors.
The addition gives Lifestyle Financial more than $500 million in AUM.
The firm is the first Texas-based partner for Focus Financial.
He replaces Thomas B. Taylor, recently named president of Cetera Advisor Networks.
Joseph Rizzo will be responsible for helping independent advisors with mergers and acquisitions and business development.
The positions include senior vice presidents and first vice presidents.
The move further expands the Merrill Lynch Private Banking and Investment Group in Texas.
Linenger will concentrate on clients with $350,000 or more in investable assets.
The move strengthens the firm's insurance practice.
The move increases Benefit Financial's wealth management services and enlarges its footprint.
Intrinsic Mutual Advisors and Stone Beacon Capital manage $240 million in assets.
Prudential says it's expanding its DCIO business, announcing six hires.
Jarrett F. Solomon, head of the investment committee, is named partner.
The fund will concentrate on natural resources such as oil, natural gas, metals and agriculture.
Dudum Financial provides financial services and employee benefit plans.
JLM Financial and Capital Investment Advisors join the National Planning Holdings firm.