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“This virtual program will fill a major a hole left by internship cancellations,” says FPA President Martin Seay.

Advisors who switch firms during the pandemic have tough (virtual) conversations with clients in store.

The appointment comes as part of an equity investment by FTV Capital to expand the footprint of the company formerly owned by RCS Capital.

The firm recruited only slightly fewer advisors than the year-ago period in very difficult economic conditions.

Both men started their careers as financial advisors before moving into leadership.

XY Planning Network says about 250 students and 50 firms have responded to a new virtual internship program it launched to fill the gap.

The firm is hosting virtual meetings with prospective hire as it seeks to further its growth.

“Through these difficult times, we are able to work remotely and seamlessly” thanks to the firm's digital tools, ex-RBC advisor says.

Phil Sieg, who has 35 years of industry experience, will help the bank’s advisors grow their practices.

The advisor joined before states and cities began ordering businesses to close and residents to shelter in place.

It's the largest IBD recruiting move announced so far this year, and it may not be surpassed any time soon due to the pandemic.

Troy Erickson, a former Smith Barney manager, reunites with ex-colleagues at the fast-growing firm at a challenging moment.

The largest enterprise under LPL’s biggest OSJ is getting even bigger, after adding its sixth advisor of the past 12 months.

The firm has touted its capabilities, lighter bureaucracy and corporate environment to new hires — factors that have helped lure in top talent.

Four of new hires are former wirehouse advisors.

New hires follow two big additions last month that had AUM topping $2 billion.

Both recruits had a long history with wirehouses before trading them in for the regional broker-dealer.

It’s a short move for the advisors; only four blocks separate their old office from their new digs.

The independent firm is pursuing an ambitious agenda, but will do so without a pair of former divisional presidents.

LPL’s continuing major poaches from rivals make up only one of the kinds of ways that firms are vying to attract and retain advisors.