Regional BDs

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

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

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

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.

Competitive pressures from the industry’s smaller players are changing the wirehouse playbook.

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

The broker-dealer nabbed three planners from Wells Fargo, one from Morgan Stanley.

A focus on productivity has resulted in attrition of lower producing brokers, the firm says.

The firm is working hard to lure advisors away from its larger rivals, said CEO Ronald Kruszewski.

It’s the second big hiring announcement by the regional BD within the past week.

The group includes several industry veterans, one of whom has 50 years of industry experience.

The firm’s broker ranks expanded to 7,813 independent and employee advisors, a new high.

The firm has streamlined its leadership structure and overhauled its marketing strategy.

Kelly Coffey will succeed Russell Goldsmith as CEO of City National, a Los Angeles-based unit of RBC.

A lawsuit filed by an ex-client was granted class action status after the firm failed to keep the dispute out of court.