The 2004 industrywide accord is rocked by changes its founders did not foresee.

In addition to being fired, advisors could also face suspension and fines — all from the carelessness of not carefully reading one simple question.

Finding the talent for your practice might require you to step outside your comfort zone.

Christopher Davis oversaw more than 190 brokers operating from eight offices while at Wells Fargo, according to his new employer.

Take a page from sports teams' playbooks — the most successful franchises are true teams working toward a common goal, not just a group of individuals who gather on the field at the same time.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Headcount has dropped four out of the last five quarters as numerous scandals have hit the bank.

Jim Chahine spent the bulk of his 26-year career at Merrill Lynch and Credit Suisse.

The No. 1 IBD has completed the NPH acquisition, but CEO Dan Arnold unveiled further growth initiatives amid challenges to its dominance.

A company’s refusal to hire a candidate because their work authorization papers will ultimately expire “may constitute illegal discrimination,” according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Jodi Perry took over as national director of the independent contractor division as the firm seeks to keep up its strong momentum.

Richard Frick had overseen the wirehouse's Philadelphia operations since 2011.

"Being a program manager allows me the opportunity to be the player/coach and the time to help others get better at what they do,” says Pinnacle Bank's Gary Collier.

The team is the latest in a stream of advisors who are leaving the wirehouse for smaller rivals.

Move is the latest in a recruiting streak for the regional broker dealer.

One of the new hires has more than five decades of industry experience.

The advisor had been with Wells Fargo for only two years, having previously worked at Credit Suisse.

The uncertainly of regulation and their own survival is at the root of advisors’ stress, but there are also some positives of the job.

A massive acquisition also helped boost the No. 1 IBD’s headcount by 833 advisors year-over-year to 15,210.

The stresses of the job practically demand that we have people to confide in when the going gets rough, Michael Kitces writes.