A $2 billion deal to buy Advisor Group could be finalized this week, according to Bloomberg's sources.
The discussions ended in December over disagreements on price.
MassMutual is working with advisors to evaluate a sale of OppenheimerFunds.
Money managers, squeezed as investors flock to low-cost index funds, are cutting deals.
Scottrade Financial Services Inc., the online brokerage, is working with an advisor to explore a sale, according to people familiar with the matter.