While several analysts are bullish, not all are convinced of the Canadian asset manager’s newfound strategy.

During first quarter earnings last month, the bank said that it would take a $300 million restructuring charge related to the cuts in the second quarter.

After its industry-leading headcount dipped slightly during the temporary ban, the wealth manager plans to offer more resources for incoming recruits.

The RIA completed seven transactions in the first quarter, along with starting a new international venture in partnership with the billionaire Hinduja family.

The tax-focused wealth manager’s parent disclosed lower first-quarter earnings after an eventful period marked by a proxy fight and a reported acquisition offer.

As its advisor headcounts in the W-2 channel have stagnated, Raymond James Advisor Select added a major former UBS quartet.

The company has benefited from a market surge, new investors and an uptick in broker breakaways.

More growth is on the way: the No. 1 IBD has one more massive recruiting move and a $300M acquisition to complete.

The firm slimmed down its headcount slightly, even as it saw an uptick in advisor-related revenues from fees and asset management.

The company upped its recruiting package last year, a change that has been “very well received by prospective advisors,” according to the CEO.