Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. is an American enterprise offering a broad spectrum of financial services. Its Independent Advisory and Brokerage Services division provides a range of advisory and securities brokerage options for clients, encompassing managed accounts, various securities, mutual funds, and both variable and fixed annuities. This segment also facilitates trade execution for stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds, and options, in addition to offering insurance, non-traded real estate investment trusts, and unit trusts. Essential support services like research, compliance, supervision, and accounting are provided, alongside asset management, trust administration for personal and retirement accounts, comprehensive estate and financial planning, wealth management, and custodial services. The Ladenburg segment focuses on investment banking, delivering corporate finance solutions such as underwritten public, registered direct, and at-the-market offerings, as well as private placements including private investment in public equity (PIPE). It also offers strategic and financial advisory services. Further contributions from this segment include investment research, sales and trading, investment management, operational administration, securities transaction processing, and client account services. A diverse portfolio of asset management products is available, featuring asset management programs, investment consulting, fund management, private investment management, retirement plan sponsor services, alternative investments, architect programs, and external advisory services. Separately, the Insurance Brokerage segment furnishes life insurance, fixed and equity-indexed annuities, and long-term care solutions to investment and insurance professionals. This division also assists with marketing strategies, specialized product knowledge, and back-office processing for fixed and equity-indexed annuities. Established in 1876, the company maintains its headquarters in Miami, Florida, and operates as a subsidiary of Advisor Group, Inc.