Raymond James Financial

The survey's perennial champions scored higher than competitors like Wells Fargo, Ameriprise and LPL on every metric.

For the first time, the ranks of the top 25 firms according to their annual business include single entries for IBD networks.

The advisors defected from rivals UBS and Merrill Lynch.

In both moves, fathers brought their children to work as colleagues.

The firm, which has nearly tripled in size in the last year, says it continues to seek out acquisition targets.

After the client died at age 98, the advisor allegedly moved on to bilk another elderly investor, authorities say.

The firm said in a post on Twitter that it "has zero tolerance for racism and discrimination of any kind."

One of the new hires had been with the wirehouse since starting his career there 22 years ago.

Hailing from Merrill Lynch, Edward Jones and Waddell & Reed, the advisors join as both employees and independents

More than 300 reps have switched BDs so far this year, with LPL and Cambridge Investment Research completing the two largest grabs.

One defecting advisor says she was lured by better technology and because at her new employer, “It’s about the people and not just the numbers.”

Grid stretches, small account policy changes — it’s a lot to keep track of. On Wall Street’s annual compensation report is here to help.

The firm has recruited at least 22 advisors this year who managed $3.3 billion in client assets.

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Ongoing health risks will hinder a return to normalcy for the firm and its rivals.

The firms have grabbed some three-fourths of the announced incoming advisors, as the pandemic cuts into valuations and casts uncertainty.

“Through these difficult times, we are able to work remotely and seamlessly” thanks to the firm's digital tools, ex-RBC advisor says.

It's the largest IBD recruiting move announced so far this year, and it may not be surpassed any time soon due to the pandemic.

Ratings agencies predict major losses for all of the largest BDs, prompting firms to reassess strategies in uncertain times.