Regional BDs

The firm has been looking to its wirehouse competitors for new hires throughout the year.

Macroeconomic trends and matters of convenience will move advisors, assets and markets next year in the ever-changing wealth management space.

It’s the latest losses for the wirehouse, which has suffered from advisor attrition.

The regional firm launched its seventh new office this year.

The broker-dealer has also appointed a new northeastern regional director for its independent contractor division.

Ameriprise scores big in its latest round of recruiting.

B. Riley is grabbing a majority stake in National Holdings while pledging to be a passive investor in the overhauled firm.

Acquisitions in wealth management have proven tricky in recent years.

The deal could grow Baird’s headcount by about 44%.

The firm’s efforts mirror those at other firms and associations that are trying to improve the profession’s diversity.