Industry

The total number of advisors across the industry rose 1.1% in 2014, according to a report from Cerulli Associates. But the research firm warns they may fall again in years to come.

The group generated annual revenues of $3 million before making the move.

"Buyers are placing high strategic value on technology innovation," says David Selig, CEO of Advice Dynamics Partners.

The recruits collectively had $1.7 million in annual revenue before making the move.

Next week, we’ll unveil our annual Top 50 Bank Advisers online and in print. In the meantime, we’re proud to present our Next 50.

The investment bank lands a six-member group to run a custody and emerging-market bond business within its wealth management unit.

The smooth integration of RIA firm Girard Partners is likely to entice the Souderton, Pa.-based bank to buy other RIAs as it seeks to grow its wealth management business.

The wirehouse's three newest recruits come from Credit Suisse.

William Blair, a Chicago-based financial services firm, said it hired a 24-year industry veteran.

Create a "culture of inclusivity," drop old-world ways and give young planners a voice in your firm in order to recruit and keep them, two experts say.