Recruiting

Reports and recruiters say that smaller firms, more flexibility and greater diversity are increasingly popular with industry job seekers

Jim Martin launched Nordwand Capital with the help of Dynasty as part of a plan to offer new private venture funds to the firm's ultra-wealthy clients.

Falling stock values pushed down client assets, even as the smaller base of brokers took in a higher amount of incoming holdings than a year ago at this time.

The industry critic joins other profs who became financial advisors. She's serving as the part-time principal of a new practice launched by a longtime friend.

The deal valued at $140 million plus earnout payments will enable the No. 1 IBD to tap into an OSJ's growth while remaining its brokerage, custodian and RIA.

While most midsize firms are folding into the largest players, the company could take an alternate path if it builds on its record recruiting.

The third title in six years for the respected program highlights how financial advisors and wealth management firms are investing in the future of the industry.

After its spinoff from giant accounting firm RSM, the newly standalone firm struck an agreement to add on to its existing base of $13.5 billion in client assets.

Four out of five executives believe there will be a recession in the next six months, according to a survey from PwC.

The wirehouse is adding pay bumps for advisors with positive net new assets to encourage business growth in a time of shrinking client assets.