Career moves

The group consists of two advisers who generated $2.7 million in annual production, according to RBC.

The advisors left the wirehouse in a quarter that saw it lose 145 advisers.

The four advisers are the latest to bolt from Wells Fargo's Profit Formula platform.

Top advisers appear content at their current jobs, but new challenges and responsibilities may lure prospects.

The moves build on management changes made earlier this year.

At least 17 ex-wirehouse brokers bolted for the firm’s employee channel in the first quarter.

The group includes a father-daughter duo who have worked together for 25 years.

Older wirehouse advisers opting to go independent should keep these factors in mind if they want a richer exit from the business.

The new recruit's business focuses on Latin American clients.

Verify every candidate’s claims about the quality and quantity of their clients.