An LPL vice president testified that 30 former Ameriprise advisors imported client information for accounts with more than $1 billion under management and $16 million in yearly revenue generation.

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LPL Financial also pulls advisors from Raymond James, and Raymond James draws from Merrill. Osaic meanwhile appoints a chief financial officer.

In court response, LPL warns victory for Ameriprise would "chill" advisors' ability to move from one independent broker-dealer to another.

In a recurring pattern, Ameriprise again accuses its industry rival of encouraging a recently recruited advisor to "harvest" and bring over confidential client information.

Even as the firm puts pressure on lower-end advisors, it's making it easier for its top wealth managers to earn growth rewards.