Stifel Financial

The firm also opened a new branch office to house its recruits.

The regional BD has been picking off talent from its largest wirehouse rivals on its recent hiring streak.

The advisors opened Stifel's 17th new branch office this year.

The firm added its 16th office this year, part of its bid to attract talent from rival firms.

The advisors joined the regional BD from UBS.

The wirehouse has experienced attrition while the regional BD has been on a hiring streak.

The firm’s new additions include three brokers previously affiliated with Wells Fargo Advisors.

This is the 14th new location the regional BD has opened so far this year.

The new recruits come from Merrill Lynch and Stifel, with $165 million in total client assets.

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