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Moves and news at Stifel, Avantax, Cetera, D.A. Davidson, John Hancock Retirement and other quick takes from the week in financial advice.

An interactive dialogue with Founder and CEO of NorthOne on the fintech industry, the growing needs of challenger banks, and the future of SMB banking.

He takes over for Chris Harvey, who ran the team for four years.

Despite losing more than 295 net advisors in the first three months of the year, the wirehouse had one of its best quarters in history in terms of revenue.

Advisor Kip Adams says access to the IBD’s trading platform and tools have “already improved how we open new accounts and manage our business.”

A net 236 brokers left the wirehouse in the three months ending in March, the company said in its latest quarterly report.

Financial advisor Jacqueline Campbel led a diversity program at her old firm and has ambitious expansion goals for her new one after 25 years in the industry.

Former employee alleges financial-wellness guru’s firm selectively enforced “Christian” rules forbidding extramarital sex for staffers.

New flows to traditional fixed income investments remain strong, according to Cerulli Associates data.

Advisor Kristin Bartlow brings a team of four managing $195 million in client assets to Journey Strategic Wealth.