First Allied Holdings Inc.

fund iii

Headquarters
San Diego, California

Sector
Independent Broker / Dealer

Date of Investment
November 2011

Company Description
First Allied is a full-service, independent broker / dealer with approximately 1,000 financial advisors in 500 branches located throughout the United States. First Allied consists of several operating subsidiaries, including an independent broker / dealer, registered investment advisor, wealth management platform, insurance services firm and pension services business.

Founded in 1994, First Allied remains committed to its vision of providing independent financial advisors with innovative service, education, supervision, lead generation, financial products and integrated wealth management solutions. First Allied’s unique educational offering fosters an environment that helps advisors increase the productivity, size, and profitability of their individual practices.

Lovell Minnick Partners led the buyout of First Allied from Advanced Equities Financial Corp. in 2011.