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Some brokerage firms are concerned that the tax overhaul could spur their employee advisors to set up their own shops or switch firms to lower their tax bills.

In a concession to the advisor, he can still respond to client emails and calls, even though he may not initiate contact.

It’s a great way to reach out, and who knows, your card might be on the mantle place should a prospect visit a client’s home.

The UBS advisor switched firms before his old employer officially exited the Broker Protocol.

The beleaguered wirehouse has suffered from advisor attrition this year.

The firm also opened a new branch office in Flint, Michigan.

An industry veteran is among the crowd of talent departing firms that have exited the Broker Protocol.

Some of the new recruits joined from Morgan Stanley just prior to the firm's Broker Protocol exit.

He is the latest in a string of high-profile men to lose their jobs after accusations of mistreating women.

Despite Merrill Lynch’s recent decision to stay in the Broker Protocol, Greg Fleming sees a long struggle ahead.

Morgan Stanley and UBS's exit from the accord spurred a number of advisors to move up their planned career changes.

Meet the best of the best in the bank channel. Read about how they approach their jobs, how they serve clients and how they made the list.

Here we conclude with the fourth and final segment of the Top 100 Bank Advisors. You can see all the other rankings (1-75) in our corresponding slideshows.

Here we present the third segment of the Top 100 Bank Advisors. You can see the top 50, as well as those who ranked 76-100, in our corresponding slideshows.

Here is the second segment of the Top 100 Bank Advisors. Check out the top 25, as well as those who ranked 51-100, in separate slideshows.

A well-rounded approach wins the day with the annual advisor ranking. No one-trick ponies allowed, as multiple metrics count toward advisors' scores, including AUM, production, growth and fee business.

Brokers who shed small accounts and focus on larger clients could earn a higher payout.

Both advisors are attracted by Ameriprise’s technology and investment options.

The brokerage says its Access Investing service is now available to clients with at least $5,000 to invest.

The firm's move shakes up the recruiting landscape yet again.