Raymond James Financial

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

The group previously generated almost $2 million in annual revenue, according to their new employer.

They made the move in part because of the marketing and research resources the firm offers, says new hire Todd Kissel.

The regional bank is looking to broaden its wealth management offerings and recruit additional financial advisers.

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

"This is a challenging time for the firm with the DoL rule," CEO Paul Reilly said.

The two advisers bolted in a quarter that saw their ex-firm lose 130 advisers.

Depending on business mix, some advisers could see a pay cut.

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

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.

"With 15,000 financial advisors, it's hard to change financial planning software. It's hard to change the day-to-day stuff," adviser Jim Denholm III says.

The broker now operates from Ameriprise's independent side, according to the company.

Help could be on the way for retirement-age clients asking prickly questions about coverage options.

The new comp plan for its employee channel advisers goes into effect in September.

Concerns about management dragged down job satisfaction ratings in J.D. Power’s annual survey.

The firm isn't the only one benefiting from a still strong breakaway movement.

His move is also something of a reunion, as Steward Partners CEO Jim Gold once served as his manager at Smith Barney.

The regional brokerage firm recruited its second wirehouse group this week.