KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Securities
Service Network, Inc. ("SSN" or "the firm"), a leading independent broker-dealer that specializes in driving industry-leading
operating efficiency at the home-office level, today announced the successful conclusion of its annual national advisors
conference, Discover 2017. Held in Austin, Texas from July 29 through
August 1, the conference brought together advisors from across the nationwide SSN community for four days of networking,
recognizing advisors' achievements and discussing strategy for the remainder of 2017 and beyond. SSN is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services (NYSE MKT: LTS).
With the independent financial services sector facing significant changes due to increasing regulatory complexity, shifting
technology and changes in investor behavior and expectations, Discover 2017 provided the SSN advisor community a valuable
opportunity to re-connect with their peers, discuss the state of the industry and enjoy insightful perspectives from a broad
spectrum of industry thought leaders.
Prominent business journalist Ron Insana delivered the keynote address, while SSN and Ladenburg
Thalmann home office executives and product sponsor partners spoke on topics including millennials and the coming great wealth
transfer; investment selection in the new fiduciary era; and the impact of behavioral biases on investment performance, among
many others. Attendees also enjoyed exploring the many sights, cultural activities and dining opportunities available in the
vibrant host city of Austin, Texas.
In addition, advisor Thomas A. Nestlehut, President and Owner of Nestlehut Financial Services,
Inc. in Frankfort, IL, was recognized with the Steven L. Coffey award as SSN's advisor of the
year, as determined by an anonymous home office vote. Mr. Nestlehut's professionalism and dedication to the highest standards of
client service continue the legacy of Mr. Coffey, who founded SSN in 1983 and whose model of utmost professionalism and integrity
forms the foundation upon which the firm continues to grow. Practice Development Specialist Corey
Keltner was awarded Employee of the Year, also determined by anonymous home office vote. Mr. Keltner has been with SSN for
12 years and holds the CFP designation.
Wade Wilkinson, President and CEO of SSN, said, "With our industry at a critical juncture due
to increasing regulatory burdens, changes in investor demographics and a host of other factors, our Discover 2017 conference
presented our advisor community with a chance to come together with their peers and members of the SSN and Ladenburg Thalmann
leadership teams to recharge and look forward to the opportunities ahead. It is a privilege to serve such an accomplished and
dedicated community of advisors across the country, and to see how their commitment and focus, in conjunction with SSN's unique
value proposition, is helping to make a positive difference in investors' lives."
Mr. Wilkinson concluded, "As Discover 2017 once again demonstrated, our advisors are some of the most experienced and
successful independent professionals in the industry. SSN is proud to support their ongoing growth by continually driving
operating efficiencies at the broker-dealer level so that our advisors can reinvest in their own businesses according to their
own strategic needs and goals. We thank all of our advisors and product sponsor partners who attended Discover 2017, and we look
forward to welcoming even more of our nationwide community to next year's event."
About Securities Service Network, Inc. (SSN)
Based in Knoxville, Tennessee, Securities Service Network, Inc. is an independent
broker dealer supporting over 400 independent financial advisory practices and approximately $13
billion in advisory and brokerage client assets. SSN provides a range of back and middle office services that drive the
success of independent financial advisors, balanced with a longstanding commitment to empower independent advisors to reinvest in
their own businesses by maintaining industry-leading levels of operating efficiency.
Founded in 1983 as one of the nation's first fee-based, independent broker-dealers, SSN is a wholly-owned subsidiary of
Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. (NYSE MKT: LTS). In 2016, SSN was honored for the fourth year in a row as one of the
Top Independent BDs, as rated by financial advisors, on WealthManagement.com, a leading industry media outlet. For more
information, please visit www.joinssn.com.
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