Merrill Lynch

The win follows a first-quarter report showing it grew its ranks 3.4% over the prior year.

The regional BD has approximately 1,800 advisors.

Advisors from rivals Merrill and Wells Fargo will join the firm. “Our recruiting pipeline is robust," an executive says.

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The advisors join from Merrill Lynch, Raymond James, U.S. Bancorp and Investment Professionals.

Three of seven new hires came from wirehouses.

On Wall Street analyzes starting payouts at leading wealth management firms.

The recruits joined from Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Advisors, SunTrust and Snowden Lane Partners.

On Wall Street presents its annual analysis of base pay at wirehouse, regional and national broker-dealers.

The firm is benefiting some referrals from Bank of America’s other business units.

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President Andy Sieg sees room to add to the firm’s ranks in novel ways.

The industry's success hinges on listening to female clients, says Shelley O’Connor, co-head of wealth management at Morgan Stanley.

The new hires include two former Raymond James advisors who had spent 21 years at the company.

J.D. Power’s annual survey of self-directed investors displayed generational differences and the impact of equity volatility.

The firm’s latest hires come at the expense of Wells Fargo, Merrill Lynch and UBS.

Three of the four new hires have more than 20 years of industry experience.

The new hires join from rivals Merrill Lynch, Hilliard Lyons, Charles Schwab and Wells Fargo.

The firm’s new recruits include a 31-year Merrill Lynch veteran.

The regulator also faulted Merrill’s supervisory policies and procedures.