Career moves

The new hires from Merrill Lynch and JPMorgan are welcome news for the embattled bank’s wealth management division.

The 1,778-advisor firm constitutes the largest privately held IBD, underscoring the growing appeal of boutique-like models.

The departure is the latest in a string for the wirehouse, whose broker ranks have shrunk by more than 300 over the last year.

The new exec fills a position that has been open since its last chief of insurance left the post in October.

The No. 13 IBD has added 183 advisors through its recruiting efforts in the past two years.

The $11 billion hedge fund is accused of operating like a “boys’ club” where women were paid less than their male counterparts.

The broker-dealer has been scooping up talent from its rivals for months.

James Van Steenhuyse will oversee the firm's planned growth in the region.

Pinnacle Investments tapped Ami Forte despite her ongoing legal struggles with her former firm and Home Shopping Network founder Roy Speer’s estate.

Jarrett Kovics will help the firm with recruiting and advisor development.