Recruiting

Two companies came together and dropped an outside clearing firm as the team led by CEO Cat Davies enters an increasingly competitive area of the industry.

See the ranking of firms like Ballentine Partners, Pathstone, Facet, Savant, EP Wealth and Moneta Group, along with some lesser-known companies.

Merrill president and co-head Lindsay Hans said the firm is well-positioned for the "largest asset-gathering opportunity that FAs have seen in decades."

CEO Charlie Scharf said the bank's troubled wealth unit had 'treaded water' for a while, but showed signs of recovery as client assets and fee income grew.

These 10 firms have the most certified financial planners among their advisors, highlighting the channel's ongoing shift away from sales to advice.

Planner Faiza Kedir became the first to use the new affiliation, as independent firms seek to boost their appeal across the industry's spectrum.

LPL's employee channel has proved popular since its 2019 launch, and recently announced its first $1B team. Here's how that move happened and where Linsco goes from here.

Two financial advisors left JPMorgan Securities and one left Capital Group's high net worth unit for the fast-growing midsize firm.

The bank team was seeking a place to support its growth in providing boutique 'concierge' services, while maintaining autonomy.