Going independent

The advisers oversaw nearly $900 million in combined AUM, and moved to Morgan Stanley, Raymond James and HighTower.

Compensation is just part of the consideration for an adviser to go independent.

William Blake, the independent firm's 10th hire this year, says he was attracted by the chance to become a partner.

The benefits of going independent are alluring, but wirehouse advisers can't afford to discount the formidable challenges ahead.

The ex-Morgan Stanley advisers say their niche practice, which is geared toward women and divorcees, will be better supported by Raymond James' platform.

Five new firms have joined Dynasty’s outsourcing platform this year amid a rivalry with HighTower.

Over 50 advisers have now joined the independent firm, which is affiliated with Raymond James.

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

The firm also recruited an international wealth management team that oversaw $576 million, according to our latest roundup of recent hires and moves.

The independent firm has recruited a number of wirehouse brokers and grown to $3 billion in client assets, according to the company.