National Holdings Corp. acquires independent broker-dealer WFG Investments
March 14, 2017 By Bruce Kelly, Investment News The transaction comes as industry executives and consultants expect more consolidation in the IBD industry In the midst of a punishing business environment for small and mid-sized broker-dealers, National Holdings Corp. said on Monday it was acquiring select assets of Williams Financial Group of Dallas, including its independent broker-dealer, WFG Investments. Williams Financial Group has approximately 230 financial professionals nationwide with approximately $6.5 billion in client assets under management. Under the terms of the transaction, National will pay $2.3 million in initial consideration at the closing, which is subject to the approval of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. There is potential for additional cash and/or stock payments if certain performance targets are met within three years following the deal's closing. Industry executives and consultants widely believe more consolidation is coming to the...