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.
Carson Group Hires SVP of Business Development
By Rob BurgessKevin Peterson previously served as senior vice president of sales at Osaic.
August 05, 2026
Hightower Adds $2.5B Stearns Financial GroupHaleh Moddasser, managing partner at Stearns, said the firm had been discussing this move since late last year.
August 04, 2026
$3.5B Team Joins Cetera to Launch RIAThe team — New York-based iTP Partners — joins from Osaic.
July 31, 2026
LPL Aims to 'Get Into More Conversations' With Wirehouse, Regional Reps: CEO"We continue to be the disproportionate winner in our traditional markets" for advisor recruiting, said Rich Steinmeier on the firm's latest earnings call.
July 30, 2026
Merrill Nabs $13B Team From Morgan StanleyThe 14-member group will join Merrill's Private Wealth Management office in Boston.
July 29, 2026
Carson Group Scoops Up $1.8B Wells Fargo FiNet TeamThe firm is acquiring New Hampshire-based Doyle and Loughman Wealth Management, its largest wealth-focused transaction to date.
July 24, 2026
Ameriprise CEO: Some Advisor Firm Deals Look 'Crazy'Jim Cracchiolo described the overall business environment as "positive but dynamic" during the firm's recent earnings call.
July 24, 2026
Cetera Names Head of Tax-Focused TeamCraig Bartlett will take the helm of Cetera Financial Specialists within the broker-dealer's tax and accounting channel.