Switching Firms
This coverage goes beyond announcements about the latest movement and emphasizes the complexity of switching firms. This approach aims to bring readers the most holistic view of the rapidly changing recruiting landscape, which is being driven by factors like intense industry consolidation.
Ameriprise Fights LPL Advisors' Request to Block Device Search
By Melanie WaddellAmeriprise is pushing back against anonymous LPL advisors filing to intervene in LPL's forensic review of advisors' devices.
May 28, 2025
RBC Wealth Lands $1.6B UBS GroupThe team comes on board in Boise, Idaho, with eight members.
May 27, 2025
FSI Launches Next-Gen Career WebsiteFinancialCareers.org is an online career center that connects qualified job seekers with firms.
May 21, 2025
Inside Raymond James’ Minority Stake StrategyThe firm's investment proposition “is not like private equity’s approach,” says Shannon Reid, independent channel president.
May 20, 2025
Schwab Debuts Program to Help Advisors Start Their Own RIAsSchwab Advisor ProDirect, opening in July, aims to help advisors go independent and grow their firms quickly.
May 16, 2025
Is Your Firm Being Acquired Unexpectedly? This Advisor Can RelateStacy Spedden had been with Lincoln Financial for 30 years before Osaic acquired its wealth business in 2024.
May 15, 2025
LPL Drops Suit Over Ameriprise's 'Defamatory' Data Breach NoticesThe financial services firms agreed that LPL could pursue claims with FINRA, among other points.
May 12, 2025
Why Fewer Young People Are Becoming Financial AdvisorsThe advice business "has become a harder nut to crack" as fees keep falling, says recruiter Bill Willis.