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CEO Paul Shoukry took a swipe at big private equity-backed acquirers, saying in an earnings call that most advisors want to be at firms "where they're not going to have to have another disruption in three to five years."

Red flags may abound, but so do arguments for an extended equities streak. Keeping clients on an even keel is crucial.

Rebecca Niehus is a Strategic Analytics Advisor at Truven by Merative. She has over 15 years of experience working with healthcare data in data management, product management, and analytics. She has worked extensively with employers to identify population health and savings opportunities, measure outcomes, and recommend future strategy.

The accounts give wealthy investors more opportunities to place alternative vehicles in a tax-advantaged retirement nest egg. But mistakes can be costly.

Social media platforms can change quickly (case in point: X). In response, advisors who may instead choose to rely on their own communication channels.

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.

In a court petition, Citi cites numerous messages showing former global head of platform and experiences Julia Carreon allegedly praising Sieg for his work overhauling the firm's wealth management division.

Daniel Zahavi is CEO of Arito. He is a second-time founder and product builder with a PhD in information theory and deep expertise in data modeling and solving complex data problems. He previously founded a company focused on data infrastructure and analytics, which was successfully exited; its technology is now deployed widely across the United States. Today, he focuses on building AI-powered products and improving AI efficiency, translating cutting-edge models into reliable, scalable systems that automate workflows and deliver real business outcomes, drawing on years of hands-on experience defining, shipping and iterating products end-to-end.

Brian Aagaard, Founder of Cooperhawk Business Brokers, is a seasoned professional with decades of experience across both corporate and privately held companies. After a long and successful career in the corporate and private sector world and having spent the last 10 years with one of Minnesota's leading business brokerages, Brian launched Cooperhawk to bring a personal, relationship-driven approach to business brokerage — one that prioritizes integrity, transparency, and the success of Main Street business owners. While its foundation is rooted in Main Street businesses, Cooperhawk also has the expertise to guide more complex transactions, reflecting a forward-looking vision for sustainable growth in the evolving business marketplace.

Two teams and one advisor managing a combined $1.3 billion choose to set up shop at Wells Fargo's channel for independent advisors.