Wirehouse advisors

Recognize that you can't do it all by yourself, says Morgan Stanley's Mihir Patel.

"At least 50% of our assets are three generations or more," explains Bob White of HighTower.

Raymond James grabbed five multi-million teams in a month. Other firms to see big transitions include Wells Fargo and Ameriprise.

"I probably spent the first three years in the business not opening my mouth with clients and just learning from him," says J.R. Gondeck of HighTower.

You likely have helped plan your clients' retirement, now it is time to plan your retirement.

The move marks the second wirehouse poach for the firm in as many months.

Two factors drove Morgan Stanley's Nick Kavallieratos to the top of On Wall Street's 40 Under 40 list earlier this this year.

The advisors come from a firm reported to manage over $5 billion in assets.

A judge issued a ruling after intensely scrutinizing advisors' emails and text messages to clients.

They made the move in part because of the marketing and research resources the firm offers, says new hire Todd Kissel.