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The wirehouse recruited a Morgan Stanley team that generated $10 million in annual revenue.

The bank's newest executive comes from Allianz Life Insurance and will oversee more than 300 professionals that support fiduciary needs across Wells Fargo.

The Bronfman-Highline deal is the 74th RIA M&A transaction this year, and is unlikely to be the last for the firm going forward. "We love this business…and we have capital," says Matthew Bronfman, chairman.

Stifel CEO Ronald Kruszewski remains upbeat about his latest acquisition of Barclays' wealth management unit despite rising advisor attrition, telling analysts that "it will still be a wonderful deal from a shareholder perspective."

The regional broker-dealer's newest branch manager also worked as a complex director for Merrill Lynch.

The acquisition of Yodlee, considered PFM's pioneering firm, would cement Envestnet's capability to serve an emerging demand for data aggregation and leveraging data insights and behavioral science in wealth management.

The 25-year veteran will fill a newly created position overseeing trading activity for the firm's wealth management and capital markets business.

The Canadian bank's U.S. brokerage landed two brothers who spent a decade working for the regional broker-dealer.

The sudden closure of a TAMP spurred a competitor to seek a position to benefit from its demise, recognizing an opportunity to ramp up its growth plans, asset base and workforce.

Analysis: Smaller firms may sometimes require more due diligence for advisors considering a move. Here's what to look for.