Recruiting

The quartet of financial advisors leaving UBS after a decade also has an advisor with an equestrian specialty.

RBC names new complex directors, Commonwealth added a $200 million team, an ex-advisor is serving 33 months for elder fraud, and other news from the week in financial advice.

With Edward Jones poised to settle a racial discrimination class action for $34 million, what does the case say about the state of diversity and inclusion in wealth management?

After its industry-leading headcount dipped slightly during the temporary ban, the wealth manager plans to offer more resources for incoming recruits.

The RIA completed seven transactions in the first quarter, along with starting a new international venture in partnership with the billionaire Hinduja family.

The team managed $1.5 billion in client assets with Merrill Lynch, and they chose an RIA with ties to the wirehouse working in its favor.

The tax-focused wealth manager’s parent disclosed lower first-quarter earnings after an eventful period marked by a proxy fight and a reported acquisition offer.

People moves and deals at RBC, LPL, Baird, Dynasty, Beacon Pointe, Rockefeller Capital Management and other quick takes from this week in the financial advice industry.

The enterprise could reach more than 50 registered representatives in the next couple of months, depending on how many of them leave MassMutual.

As its advisor headcounts in the W-2 channel have stagnated, Raymond James Advisor Select added a major former UBS quartet.