EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Planning Holdings®, Inc. (NPH), the nation’s sixth-largest independent broker-dealer network1, announced the appointment of Greg Cicotte as president and chief executive officer. Cicotte replaces Jim Livingston, who retired after 12 years with NPH and affiliated entities. In his new role, Cicotte oversees the strategy and direction of the four broker-dealers within the NPH network, including INVEST Financial Corporation (INVEST), Investment Centers