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Advisors report what they love — and hate — about tech at companies holding client assets.

The firm has recruited 22% more advisors in 2018 than the year-ago period.

The firm anticipates the change will save its 1.5 million Admiral Shares clients roughly $71 million.

It’s easy to identify, but hard to accomplish.

Ameriprise scores big in its latest round of recruiting.

The firm’s efforts mirror those at other firms and associations that are trying to improve the profession’s diversity.

The firm “has experienced a successful streak of recruiting over the last two years, adding more than 100 experienced financial advisors during that period,” says President Jerry Lombard.

The regional BD’s newest hires oversaw $230 million in client assets.

It’s the second big hiring announcement by the regional BD within the past week.

Russell Goldsmith plans to be “quite active” after handing over the top job to his successor in three months.