Kristi Berge falsely told clients she was investing the money in retirement accounts, prosecutors said.
Wintrust has agreed to move two of its wealth management units to LPL's platform early next year.
The integration promises to save RIAs time on task-switching, the firms say.
The new certification is meant to get members thinking about clients' 401(k) income.
The industry remained resilient compared with a larger drop in M&A activity in general, the firm said.
The exemption would be granted to salespeople who do not present themselves to clients as advisors, he said.
His pay jump was greater than every other major US bank CEO whose compensation has been disclosed.
The Asia-Pacific regions saw the biggest gains, but the U.S. still has the most CFP professionals.
Getting more out of Fridays has long been an issue for companies.
Painter, Smith & Amberg says its four advisors have more than 100 years in combined experience.
Milley will advise the bank's board of directors, senior leaders and clients on dangers around the world.
The move more than doubles the size of the partner development team and adds a new marketing position.
Pathstone bills itself as one of the largest RIAs serving the ultra-high-net-worth segment.
Regal Wealth Advisors in Myrtle Beach has joined Cetera's Summit Financial Networks.
The leading financial network rolled out new offerings of every stripe to keep advisors coming.
November's elections could impact the agency's rule plans.
The cuts will reportedly affect less than 1% of employees in the wealth-management business.
Seven separate new rules are designed to increase transparency and protection for investors.
Edward Jones made the most new hires of new CFP planners last year, the board said.
The deal is expected to give LPL another 2,400 advisors, the firm said.