Recruiting

Executives say valuing friendliness alongside other factors is helping to drive a record $66 million in incoming production this year.

The firm has seen a number of planners exit in recent months.

About 30% of fund manager appointments in the firm’s equity unit have gone to women in 2018, the most in five years.

The hiring spree follows the firm’s move earlier this year to become a member of the Broker Protocol.

The latest recruiting sweep included eight advisors in five states.

The broker is the fifth advisor this month to part ways with Raymond James.

The broker-dealer alleges Jason Kirkland violated company policy, used confidential information and broke his 12-month non-solicitation agreement, among other claims.

Technological advancements are helping to empower employees, and wealth management firms will need to shift their cultures to continue to attract the best workers.

The company's head count has expanded by 43 advisors in the past year.

President Shawn Mihal unveiled a series of changes to the firm’s compensation grid, field structure and advisory programs.

Brokerage firms have been filing more lawsuits against former employees over alleged violations of non-solicitation agreements.

The advisors retained from shuttering Broker Dealer Financial Services will add more than 80 advisors now able to tap into the buying firm’s offerings.

The firm “has experienced a successful streak of recruiting over the last two years, adding more than 100 experienced financial advisors during that period,” says President Jerry Lombard.

The broker is part of a wave of new hires at the regional brokerage firm.

The regional BD continues to benefit from the ongoing stream departing the wirehouse.

The largest IBD unveiled a partnership with the U.S. Army Reserve designed to tap ex-servicemembers and reservists through apprenticeships.

New COO is pitching firm’s name, platform — and capital.

The 4,300-advisor network is investing in insurance distribution after benefiting from rising interest rates and record client assets.

CEO Jamie Price and other executives met with some 1,000 prospective advisors after inking one of the largest M&A deals in the IBD space this year.

The regional BD’s newest hires oversaw $230 million in client assets.