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Here is the second segment of the Top 100 Bank Advisors. The top 25, as well as those who ranked 51-100, are included in the corresponding slideshows.

A well-rounded approach wins the day with the annual bank advisor ranking. No one-trick ponies allowed, as multiple metrics count toward advisors' scores, including AUM, production, growth and fee business.

What are the top strategies and priorities of the best of the best in the bank wealth management channel?

AdvisoryWorld will operate as an independent subsidiary under the No. 1 IBD while adding new offerings for its 30,000 advisor and institutional clients.

Executives say valuing friendliness alongside other factors is helping to drive a record $66 million in incoming production this year.

The firm has seen a number of planners exit in recent months.

The company's head count has expanded by 43 advisors in the past year.

A civil filing by an IBD seeks damages for firms and reps “who devoted significant time and resources to building a book of business,” an attorney says.

The largest IBD unveiled a partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve designed to tap ex-servicemembers and reservists through apprenticeships.

Despite the IBD converting much of its technology, HD Vest's COO says the process has been less painful because its planners are supportive of the changes.