"There are ways to potentially be cute with it. You could potentially cut out retirement business from the back-end bonuses," says an ex-Merrill Lynch executive who works in the independent space. "Cute doesn't usually work when it comes to regulators."

IronGate Partners is the 11th firm to align with the aggregator this year.

With the fiduciary rule coming, advisers who have a great offer on the table better act fast, says one headhunter.

The recruits come from the private banking division.

Here's why the firm needs greater name recognition that attracts advisers, according to recruiters.

The top level manager also has experience overseeing adviser recruiting.

How Ronald Kruszewski is working to make the regional BD into an industry contender.

The decision is effective immediately and was made within hours of the Department of Labor issuing new regulatory guidance on the fiduciary rule's implications.

That extra back-end comp "can create acute conflicts of interest," the Department of Labor says in newly provided regulatory guidance.

Morgan Stanley and RBC lose two recruits to the regional firm.

The regional firm’s latest recruit spent 16 years at the wirehouse.

One recruit started in the industry more than two decades ago.

The new recruits come from Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Advisors.

Advisers beware: This could be what's wrong with how you're communicating with female clients.

The new recruits are the 10th team to join HighTower this year.

The regional brokerage firm picked up recruits from Wedbush Securities and Merrill Lynch.

News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.

Pershing Advisor Solutions CEO Mark Tibergien says a renewed look at both internship and adviser mentoring programs is vital.