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What advisory firms need to know about getting the most out of their team.

"You should buy into IPOs to hold them, because you believe in the company," James Gorman said.

The firm aims for a bigger foothold in a competitive sector with new offerings around tech, service, advisory programs and practice management.

While the wirehouse has suffered from advisor attrition, the regional BD has grown its brokerage ranks.

CEO Dan Arnold presented details of the firm's mounting ambition after announcing the acquisition of a brokerage and RIA with $3 billion in client assets.

Firms look to attract client cash from Wall Street institutions by offering a buffet of services that cover banking and investing needs.

The billions of dollars that have flooded the state and local debt market this year have only heightened the craving.

The IBD last recruited a practice from Cetera in October.

The firm has a particular focus on female clients and empowering women to better control their finances.

Dakota Wealth Management’s fourth deal in 13 months brings its AUM close to $1 billion.