'This is about as fiercely competitive an environment for a group of advisors as I’ve ever seen,' says one senior industry executive.
Raymond James adds group from Equitable Advisors, while LPL's Linsco channel lures an Atlanta-area duo from Truist.
The move will create a combined firm with $6.6 billion in assets while expanding Badgley Phelps' presence in the Seattle market.
While there's no shortage of talent to be tapped, firms must pave the way for their success by investing in essential skills for the future.
Meanwhile, Carson Group seals its latest full acquisition in Pittsburgh, while Bluespring merges in another Kestra-affiliated firm in Virginia.
The decentralized supervision infrastructure used by wirehouses is 'like a failed state,' says attorney.
New report finds two thirds of Americans doubt they will retire on time.
New research shows plan sponsors embracing tech and outsourcing to boost outcomes.
Tie-up is a natural evolution of a relationship that has grown over the past decade
The merger between Fifth Third and Comerica aims to accelerate growth, diversify revenue streams, and strengthen the combined bank’s presence in the Southeast, Texas, and California.
Additional services allow advisors to pick up the slack and expand as the rest of the industry gets squeezed.
How to have constructive talks regarding wealth, values, legacy.
The team behind the newly launched Hamachi communication platform includes veteran fintech innovators from Orion and Redtail.
Experts say the cyber-criminal coalition's latest threat, which names Alllianz Life and other giant firms, marks a tactical shift from traditional ransomware to public extortion.
Raymond James' indie channel also added a veteran planner from Osaic, while a group of Morgan Stanley breakaways joins a Commonwealth-affiliated firm in Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, Alera Group has extended its reach in Kansas with two retirement-focused advisors.
This week alone, Raymond James said it has recruited four Commonwealth teams with $1.08 billion in assets.
With just two-fifths of advisors seeing a clear professional trajectory at their firms, RIAs must take intentional steps to ensure client continuity and effective succession planning.
Startup under the microscope following whistleblower reports and revelations by former employees, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The SEC alleges a Brooklyn adviser raised $4.1 million from clients in a Ponzi-like scheme, spotlighting adviser oversight and compliance risks in wealth management.
