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A UBS team of advisors with a billion dollars under management has left the Swiss bank to form IFM Capital Advisors, an independent registered investment advisor, with the aid of Focus Financial Partners.

RCS Capital has made the right moves thus far, the Pershing Advisor Solutions chief says, and the spending spree will likely continue.

If the graying financial services industry is to replenish the ranks of retiring advisors and brokers, firms and trade groups must take a more active role in promoting the field to millennials, says Pershing's Mark Tibergien.

As the Financial Services Institute marks its tenth anniversary, the trade group is focused on expanding its advisor membership and ramping up its advocacy on legislation and regulation at the state level.

The stage may be set for a settlement after a judge denies the board's attempt to quash discovery & allows the Camardas' request to seek monetary damages.

Morgan Stanley Chairman and Chief Executive Officer James Gorman’s compensation package for last year includes a $5.06 million stock bonus that’s almost double his 2012 equity award.

Raymond James & Associates' branch manager of the year has grown his complex's annual revenue to $32 million from $4 million and boosted client assets to $5 billion.

Raymond James Financial reported strong profits for the first quarter, with growth led by the company’s asset management and private client group divisions.

UBS has added a team of six former Morgan Stanley advisors to its office in Atlanta.

The firm is expanding its operations, pulling talent from RBC Wealth Management and Wells Fargo Advisors.