Recruiting

Lawyers note that Ameriprise, despite its win, got relatively little of what it wanted and question whether the fight was worthwhile.

What began as Transition to RIA founder Brad Wales' informal collection of large firms' division names and account types could turn into a collaborative industry glossary.

Snow Pine Private Wealth is the latest in a string of advisory groups to jump from UBS to Wells Fargo.

Tom Cleary and Robert Whittington return to Morgan Stanley to start Southeast Wealth Management Group in Orlando, Florida.

Paul Shoukry said Raymond James differentiates itself by not requiring advisors to push banking and other products and by not aggressively pursuing advisors who leave for industry rivals.

The arrival of Warren-Fantano Wealth Management at Janney will give the regional broker-dealer a new office in Delaware.

The Weikes Slattery Group generated $17 million in annual revenue from locations in New York and California.

Wescott and Moneta Group present helpful examples of paths for financial advisors and other employees that experts say are essential for growth.

Advisors continue to exit Commonwealth following its acquisition last year by former rival LPL Financial.

The move comes amid UBS executives' acknowledgement that they're trying to strike a balance between keeping advisors happy and improving the profit margin for their U.S. wealth business.

Amid UBS advisor exits, 25-year veteran joins Morgan Stanley

Contrasting his firm with private equity-backed consolidators, Paul Shoukry said Raymond James has the luxury of recruiting advisors who will stay for the long haul.

The industry often struggles to help prospective professionals find their place, a challenge experts say is a crucial competitive priority for the future.

With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.

UBS Americas reported $14 billion in net new asset outflows in Q4, marking its worst period since the firm announced major compensation changes in November 2024.

In a Q&A interview, Christine Brown explained her plans for the role leading a team of a half dozen specialists assisting Kestra financial advisors.

NewEdge Advisor's recruiting win from Ameriprise is the third recent big win for the New Orleans-based company.

Ahead of the expected closing of Fifth Third Bank's deal to acquire Comerica Bank, Ameriprise CEO Jim Cracchiolo provided few new details.

Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.

Two teams and one advisor managing a combined $1.3 billion choose to set up shop at Wells Fargo's channel for independent advisors.