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Here you can find news, regulatory updates, and practical guidance for investment bankers, placement agents, M&A advisors, and business owners. From licensing how-tos, to broker-dealer compliance, to advice on selling your business — we cover what we think matters most today.

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FINRA’s Maintaining Qualifications Program (MQP) Explained

FINRA’s MQP explained for investment bankers: eligibility, benefits, and key limits — plus how state EVEP rules can still require retaking the Series 63.

Mar 25

Draycott Place Partners Announces Strategic Alignment with Britehorn Securities

Draycott Place Partners has joined Britehorn Securities’ broker-dealer platform, marking a strategic alignment rooted in a shared history of M&A transactions within the title and real estate services sector.

Feb 19

SEC Approves FINRA Gift Limit Increase to $300

SEC approves FINRA’s gift limit increase from $100 to $300 per person per year, modernizing Rule 3220 while preserving compliance safeguards.

Feb 18

Britehorn Securities Welcomed 31 New Representatives to its Broker-Dealer Platform in 2025

2025 has been a banner year, and we are proud to have welcomed an exceptional group of 31 investment banking, M&A advisory, and private placement professionals to the Britehorn Securities platform.

Dec 29, 2025

Britehorn Partners: Telecom Investment Banking Expertise That Shapes the Future of Fiber Infrastructure

Britehorn Partners delivers deep telecom investment-banking expertise — structuring transformative fiber deals that power broadband growth and community value.

Nov 29, 2025

Britehorn Partners Advises Requordit on its Sale to Willcrest Partners

Britehorn Partners is pleased to announce that its client, Requordit, a leading provider of enterprise content management and workflow automation solutions, has been acquired by Willcrest Partners.

Aug 6, 2025

Beyond Valuation: How Smart Sellers Prioritize People and Purpose

From studies by BNY, Deloitte, and McKinsey — see why business owners say culture is so important to a successful M&A process.

Jul 24, 2025

Is AI Disrupting the Mergers Acquisitions Industry – A Podcast with Brett Story

How is artificial intelligence disrupting the mergers & acquisitions industry? Britehorn’s Brett Story joins Jonathan Green of the Artificial Intelligence Podcast to discuss.

Jun 16, 2025

Britehorn Securities Welcomed 4 New Reps to Its Broker-Dealer Platform in January

It’s been a busy start to the year here at Britehorn Securities in 2025 — with 4 new registered representatives that have joined our broker-dealer platform just this past January.

Jan 30, 2025

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