Wirehouses

• FiNet Chief Outlines Growth Drivers

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 24, 2012

  John Peluso, president of Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, says the independent channel of Wells Fargo had a very good 2011, and he expects the group to have an even better 2012.

• Major Firms See Assets, Fees Rise in Q1 ‘12 But Post Mixed Results for FA Headcounts

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 24, 2012

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  Morgan Stanley Adds Reps From UBS, Credit Suisse

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 23, 2012

  A UBS team joins with about $1.3 million in production; an ex-Credit Suisse advisor comes on board with roughly $1.6 million of trailing 12.

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  Why RIA Firms Should Hire the Young, Pt. 2: 5 Tips on Recruiting Breakaway Brokers

  By Tim Oden, Schwab Advisor Services  |  May 22, 2012

  In the second post in a three-part series on RIAs hiring breakaway brokers under the age of 40, tips on how—and how not—to recruit those younger brokers.

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  FINRA CEO: BrokerCheck Revamp Won’t Include Test Scores

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  May 21, 2012

  At FINRA's annual conference, Richard Ketchum on Monday addressed concerns from brokers and advisors over test scores on the revamped BrokerCheck and other key issues.

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  What Do Women Earn as Brokers? A Lot Less Than Men Do

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 18, 2012

  The difference in wages for men and women selling securities, except for a few fluctuations, remains stubbornly high over the past 30 years, research shows.

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  Most Investors Say They Aren’t Saving Enough: Edward Jones

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 17, 2012

  A recent survey—which uncovers regional disparities—finds that for one in 10, retirement isn't seen as attainable.

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  Morgan Stanley Grabs Merrill, UBS Reps; Raymond James Snags MSSB Team

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2012

  Meanwhile, Wells Fargo adds advisors from Edward Jones, Merrill Lynch and other firms, and Barclays recruits several advisors from Deutsche Bank and Merrill.

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  5 Best & Worst Advisor Partner Firms: Q1 Earnings

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 16, 2012

  The wirehouses, top IBDs and associated players serving advisors had their earnings fall as much as 718% and improve up to 13% in Q1—AdvisorOne selected 10 to spotlight.

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  HighTower’s Weissbluth, IA 25 Honoree, Touted on CNBC

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 15, 2012

  Investment Advisor magazine’s IA 25 honoree, HighTower Advisors CEO Elliot Weissbluth, celebrated his selection on CNBC’s “Squawk on the Street” program.