RIAs

The growing independent firm has recruited five ex-wirehouse planners since the start of the year.

Polishing your public voice helps build credibility with clients and could lead to referrals. But it has to be done correctly.

Mike Papedis oversaw RIA acquisitions, an increasingly important revenue source for the company.

The five-time San Antonio Spurs champion is willing to testify against his former longtime planner, according to the team's lawyer.

"The past couple of years have been the hardest of my life,” says planner Dave Grant, who has changed his business model and his personal approach to solving problems.

The 20-year veteran planner cites Raymond James' greater flexibility and marketing support.

Patricia Bennett says she visited the regional's firm home office three times before deciding to make the move.

Drew Sievers says the adviser tech firm is ready to cover lost ground in the market and compete.

First Midwest Bank's acquisition of $550M Chicago-based RIA is the latest in a string of deals that banks are cutting with advisory firms to expand their wealth management businesses.

Five new advisers managing $464 million joined the regional firm, which now boasts 61 locations.