Merrill Lynch

One advisor says the fiduciary rule prompted the latest wirehouse exit to an RIA.

The independent firm was founded by two former Merrill Lynch advisors in 2012.

Which banks are advisors moving to? One recently jumped to Woodforest National Bank from Merrill Lynch. Eight others switched to Arvest Bank, Northern Trust, Union Bank, U.S. Bank and Wilmington Trust from myriad financial services firms.

The regional broker-dealer adds another team to its roster while wirehouses continue to scale back on recruiting.

Advisors are just one tool in the box.

Let's have a robust discussion about how to improve outcomes for clients, but let's stop inventing bogus reasons why we shouldn't look after their best interests.

The Northeast prevails, but there's a surprise in the rankings revealed by this interactive infographic.

Merrill Lynch's Dane Runia says he avoids outsourcing too much.

In addition to redesigning its business lines, the $48 billion firm is considering a robo, the president of its broker-dealer said.

Raymond James grabbed five multi-million teams in a month. Other firms to see big transitions include Wells Fargo and Ameriprise.

The firm continues a recruiting streak that has netted teams managing over $10.5 billion in assets this year alone.

The new hires joined a recently opened branch in Tuscon, Arizona, continuing a push west for the regional firm.

Stan Leavitt said he was drawn to the regional firm for its culture and financial planning capabilities.

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.

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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.