Second major hiring move this week by a banking company, following BofA's announcement that it would add 2,000 advisors. Read more. . . .

Whatever direction you take your career next, our Recruiters Roundtable will tell you the opportunities and pitfalls that await you at the wirehouses, regionals, boutiques and independent shops. Read more . . .

One source familiar with the deal says it also includes bonuses in the second and third years. Read more . . .

As Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and UBS move to a complex management structure, many long-time branch managers are scrambling to rebuild their client books.
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Wirehouse advisors are sticking with their channel. Read more . . .

Morgan Stanley is in talks to take over Citigroup's Smith Barney brokerage division, according to a person familiar with the situation. Read more . .

We all know tough times await us over the next few months. Just take a look at the recent conclusions of SIFMA's Economic Advisory Roundtable.
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Remember: If you cross the line of propriety, your boss might not be the understanding type. Read more . . .

Bob McCann, the chief of Merrill Lynch's brokerage unit, is leaving the firm just five days after the acquisition by Bank of America was completed. Read more . . .

Packages get lowered. Brokers get hired. Markets have tanked. Retention offers are shrinking. And yet, according to the experts in our 10th Annual Recruiters Roundtable, there are still opportunities, if you know where to look. Read more . . .

Like any labor market, this one comes down to supply and demand and a number of forces are in line to start pushing values down. Read more . . .

Merrill Lynch's new owner joins the protocol, but will it be enough to keep advisors from leaving? Read more . . .

The wealth management landscape has been reshaped and advisors are contemplating their future. Read more . . .

As we head into the final months of the year, volatility in the markets remains unchecked, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have been bailed out and (as I write this) Lehman is the next firm on the verge. Read more . . .

A firm that's hemorrhaging money isn't the only reason advisors leave. Company polices and management attitudes also play a part. Read more . . .

As the reality of this week sinks in, Merrill Lynch advisors are asking themselves the question many never thought they would: should I stay or should I go? Read more . . .

The landscape of Wall Street and the wealth management industry were dramatically reshaped just since the close of business Friday and the markets are getting set for a tumultuous opening Monday. Read more . . .

The mobility of advisors in the industry is just one part of the overall trend of transparency, which will only increase. Read more . . .

The storm is mostly over, so keep a clear eye out for your best opportunity—and don't jump just to jump. Read more . . .

The fall of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer. Read more . . .

Transition deals can be very good for you, if you understand how they work. Read more . . .

Brokerage firms are fighting for the top 2% of financial advisors. But can the industry afford to take this short-term strategy as the number of producers continues to dwindle? Read more . . .

Here we are again, with an overheated recruiting market on top of a scandal. Those who forget history are condemned to repeat it: Three lessons from 2000 to 2002 can help advisors. Read more . . .

Eight industry headhunters face off over the fallout at Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney, the biggest compensation packages and expectations for the new year at our Ninth Annual Recruiters Roundtable. Read more . . .

Brokers at both Merrill Lynch and Smith Barney are saying change is good. Read more . . .

How to tell who the good ones are. Read more . . .

Last wirehouse to offer alternative to fee-based brokerage. Read more . . .

The battle between commissions and fee-based service rages on. Read more . . .

Your firm's getting bought, and you've got decisions to make. But how? Read more . . .

Wachovia's investment unit is the first bank brokerage to link advisors' bonuses directly to customer satisfaction—and that's just one of its new initiatives. Read more . . .

Firm aims to stay in recruiting game via new deal offering up to 200%. Read more . . .

Retention tied to 10-year contract. Read more . . .

Working with a partner or group could be quite rewarding. But is it for you? Read more . . .

Competition for top producers reaches a fever pitch as financial services firms staff up to handle the boomers' retirement. Read more . . .

It's out there, but you may have to wade through the muck. Be careful. Read more . . .

Litigation is in the spotlight as firms decide how to pay their advisors. Read more . . .

You've got to watch out for these, whether you're hiring or getting hired. Read more . . .

They're frank. They're opinionated. They know the deal. OWS' annual Recruiters Roundtable. Read more . . .

Some things just won't fly with prospective new employers. Here's a list. Read more . . . .

You know the rest. So don't malign a peer for leaving. You could be next. Read more . . .

Are the big deals here to stay? Here are one recruiter's predictions. Read more . . .

Your background can be the dealmaker--or dealbreaker. Read more . . .

With consolidation on the rise, financial advisers at bigger firms are well to keep their résumés updated and knock the cobwebs off their contact list. Read more . . .

Free the adviser. It's the credo of Dennis Zank and Chet Helck, the architects of Raymond James & Associates. Our cover story tells you the choices they're making. Read more . . .

Commission-based brokers get a bad rap, but that's not quite fair. The best ones aren't just pitchers--as their loyal clients will tell you. Read more . . .

Recruiters see richer deals in 2006--but only for those signing up for longer. Our annual roundtable. Read more . . .

An overly lax or harsh approach can lead you out the door in a flash. Think ahead and be consistent. You'll be a great branch manager. Read more . . .

All five wirehouses are making top-level management changes. Here's what the new bosses are up against. Read more . . .

Recruiting, relocating and dealing with a potentially fractious workplace are all in the job description. The trick is balancing it out. Read more . . .

The cuts have come swiftly at Morgan Stanley under new CEO John Mack. The firm has laid off at least 1,000 brokers--including many low producers--amid its search for a retail chief. But all is not lost for these newly freed reps, as some regionals and independents are jostling for a chance at them. Read more . . .

Here are five questions you should ask yourself if you're thinking of leaving for another firm. Read more . . .

It appears an exodus of brokers from Morgan Stanley won't happen anytime soon. Many reps remain loyal, and the firm is hiring bigger producers. But recruiters are making overtures anyway. Plus, a change at the top of Merrill's retail unit. Read more . . .

If Phil Purcell can't get more out of his retail brokers, he won't be on top of Morgan Stanley for long. Read more . . .

Wall Street headhunters on the pressure branch managers are under--and the resultant richness of the deals. Read more . . .

The streamlining by Wachovia solves two problems at once. Read more . . .