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A Different Approach to Recruiting: Lincoln Financial Network
By Emily ZulzWere not going to go out and just recruit for purposes of recruiting, says Chris Flint, head of Advisor & Acquisition Strategies.
February 13, 2015
On a growth path: RIA and dually registered advisor channelsHeadcount growth in the RIA and dually registered advisor channels will continue to over the next 5 years.
February 12, 2015
Merrill Lands $1.4B Ex-Morgan Stanley Team, AdvisorMeanwhile, LPL-affiliated Stratos Wealth recruits a former Morgan Stanley team and an ex-Wells Fargo rep.
February 11, 2015
Advisor Headcount Falls 5 Years in a Row: CerulliWhile total numbers fell, RIA and hybrid channels added advisors and are expected to keep growing over the next five years, the research firm says.
February 11, 2015
Wall Street Finally Blinks in Fiduciary StandoffThe securities industry has done a masterful job of deflecting initiatives to force firms to act in clients' best interest. Is it different this time?
February 10, 2015
UBS Cites FA Recruitment Pay for Q4’s Profit Drop in AmericasAverage advisor fees and commissions went up, though, topping Merrills for the quarter.
February 09, 2015
Top 15 States With Most RIAsThe number of RIA firms increased to 31,975, according to SIFMAs 2014 Factbook, despite an active merger year.
February 06, 2015
Broker Movement May Well Have a Banner Year in 2015Recruiting packages likely won't get any better, and watch for the continuing rise of the "Super Independents."