Wirehouse advisors

Growing up in a house full of doctors, Mihir Patel was expected to follow in his family’s footsteps. He didn’t.

Fulvio Urbinati’s book of business includes clients in Chile and Peru, the U.S. and France.

The regional broker-dealer posted record revenue for the eighth year in a row.

After weathering the industry’s upheaval in the financial crisis, Adam Merino now co-leads a team serving about 35 ultrahigh-net worth families.

Nicole Christians joined Merrill Lynch as an intern and never looked back.

Keith Apton got his first taste for finance while still in college.

The trickle of brokers leaving wirehouses for greater independence is quietly becoming a flood.

A chance encounter in an elevator set Merrill Lynch advisor Adam Rosenfeld on a new path.

Wells Fargo was among biggest losers as advisors jumped to other firms.

Selling printer cartridges at age 16, Umesh Trikha took home more than just a paycheck.

More advisors can’t ignore the call to go independent.

“I believe in paying it forward in a multitude of ways,” Nick Kavallieratos says.

The advisor is the latest to join the high-end wealth manager.

The moves come as the employee-owned firm posted record revenues.

Scheduling freedom allows for more time with the kids, say those in the industry.

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

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

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

Miguel Ballestas was discharged from the firm after allegations of insider trading.

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