Going independent

One of the new recruits says his group was attracted to the firm's platform and culture.

The planner, joining from Robertson Stephens, also has worked for UBS and Merrill Lynch.

The biggest advisers to go it alone this year managed over $13 billion in client assets.

Four important things to bear in mind if you are considering joining a network of independent RIAs.

The advisers are the first to obtain startup capital from the firm.

The advisers had about $1.5 million in annual revenues when they were at the wirehouse, according to the regional firm.

If you plan to join another firm or go indie, you’d better reacquaint yourself with this landmark agreement first.

A $2.2 billion Morgan Stanley team's move to independence shows how breakaways use shell companies to take advantage of the legal pact, and why more than 1,500 firms have signed on.

The new recruits are the 10th team to join HighTower this year.

Here’s what advisers need to know for a successful transition.

Former Morgan Stanley advisers discuss the pros and cons of leaving a wirehouse.

Former Morgan Stanley advisers discuss the pros and cons of leaving a wirehouse.

This group of planners can thank the Department of Labor for the new business.

Three advisers opened a new office for the independent firm, which is affiliated with Raymond James.

Turn these major fears into motivators for pursuing greater success, says Scott Collins, director of brokerage independence at TD Ameritrade Institutional.

Turn these major fears into motivators for pursuing greater success.

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of leaving the employee channel.

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of leaving the employee channel.

The advisory group decided that operating as an RIA was a better option.