Merrill Lynch

The firm also said it has benefited from low attrition and its training program.

Despite hiring pullbacks at the larger firms, there's been no shortage of multibillion dollar moves.

Naureen Hassan says tools in development will make advisers "faster and smarter" in serving clients.

The four advisers had spent their entire careers at Merrill before making the switch.

The online experience should reflect what it’s like to work with you.

The platform provider has inked partnerships with 45 RIAs since 2010 and 10 so far this year.

The advisers once oversaw approximately $750 million in client assets, according to Barron's.

The boutique firm is looking to expand to new markets, says Ryan DeVore, the firm's head of Private Client Advisors.

Demographics and competitive forces are destined to weaken the determination to avoid expensive recruiting packages.

The wirehouse said recently it plans to stop recruiting experienced advisers, but made an exception if talks with recruits started before June 1.