Career moves

Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch, UBS and Morgan Stanley all lost talent in 2017.

The group, which oversaw approximately $300 million in client assets, joined the firm's independent broker-dealer.

Independent Financial Group has grabbed 14 practices with 44 advisors from NPH firms since the LPL deal.

The bank, which has about 1,000 financial advisors and relationship managers in the U.S, will drop the agreement on January 8.

The firm has been driving its expansion, pulling in talent from its competition.

The pair was drawn to the firm’s “similarly aligned” culture.

Brian Lamb succeeds Mike Michael who was named to the post in May.

As technology reshapes the financial world, conditions should improve in wealth management.

The No. 20 IBD unveiled a total of 15 practices joining its ranks in the fourth quarter.

Stifel says the fact that it owns a bank — instead of being owned by one — is a big appeal in recruiting.