Perspectives
Field notes on career strategy, deal trends, succession, and what is actually happening across wealth management.
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- UBS Adds Merrill Duo in Silicon Valley Producing $7.5 Million (September 28, 2026)
John Pham and Jimmy Yip left Merrill Lynch for UBS in Palo Alto and San Jose with stated production of $7.5 million; asset estimates ranged from $575 million to roughly $1.2 billion.
- Rise Private Wealth Left Ameriprise With Dynasty. The Asset Figure Depends on Which Ranking You Use. (September 10, 2026)
About 40 advisors left Ameriprise Financial Services' independent channel and launched Rise Private Wealth Management, a Bedford, New Hampshire RIA that uses Dynasty Financial Partners for back-office support. AdvisorHub, citing registration records, said the firm launched on...
- NewEdge Hired a Bank of America Private Bank Team in Fort Lauderdale. The $3.1 Billion Figure Is From a Source, Not the Bank. (September 1, 2026)
NewEdge Wealth hired four Bank of America Private Bank advisors in Fort Lauderdale who, a person familiar with the move told AdvisorHub, oversaw about $3.1 billion and generated around $20 million in annual revenue. They joined on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. AdvisorHub's...
- UBS Hired a Bernstein Team Managing $1.4 Billion in Los Angeles (August 31, 2026)
UBS hired Lumina Wealth Partners from Bernstein Private Wealth in Los Angeles. A source told AdvisorHub the team managed $1.4 billion in combined assets and produced $11.5 million.
- Merrill Took a $13 Billion Morgan Stanley Institutional Team in Boston. The Open Question Is What Moves With It. (July 30, 2026)
Merrill Lynch hired a Boston institutional team that AdvisorHub reported was overseeing $13 billion. The move landed on July 30, 2026, in Merrill's private wealth unit for upper-echelon and institutional clients. That is the largest advisor move in this set, and it is also...
- Raymond James Hired a $5.5 Billion Comerica Team in Newport Beach. The Figure Comes From a Source, Not the Bank. (July 6, 2026)
On July 6, 2026, the Capital Reserve Group moved from Comerica to Raymond James's employee channel in Newport Beach. AdvisorHub reported that a source close to the move put the practice at $5.5 billion and about $6 million in annual revenue. The team is led by Cory J....
- Wells Fargo Took a Morgan Stanley Team Overseeing $1.5 Billion in Pennsylvania (May 6, 2026)
Wells Fargo Advisors hired the Bartoli Private Wealth Management Group from Morgan Stanley in Lemoyne, Pennsylvania. A spokesperson told AdvisorHub the team oversaw $1.5 billion and produced $9.1 million.
- A $5.94 Billion Morgan Stanley Team Moved to Wells Fargo in New York. Growth Like That Has a Catch. (May 1, 2026)
The Taylor Group left Morgan Stanley for Wells Fargo Advisors in New York on May 1, 2026, according to the photo caption on AdvisorHub's account of the move. A Wells Fargo spokesperson told AdvisorHub the team managed $5.94 billion and produced $18.6 million in annual...
- Rockefeller Hired Houston's Post Oak Team From Merrill. A Source Put the Book at $3 Billion and $14 Million. (April 24, 2026)
Rockefeller Global Family Office hired a Houston Merrill Lynch private wealth team on Friday, April 24, 2026. AdvisorHub's headline led with production, not assets: a $14 million team. A source familiar with the move told AdvisorHub the practice, Post Oak Wealth Partners,...
- Rockefeller Hired a Morgan Stanley Team Managing $1 Billion in Oklahoma City (April 17, 2026)
Rockefeller hired Red Rock Private Wealth Partners from Morgan Stanley in Oklahoma City. A source told AdvisorHub the team managed $1 billion and produced $6.5 million. One advisor stayed behind.
- Merrill Hired a Private Banker Managing $2.2 Billion at J.P. Morgan in San Francisco (April 8, 2026)
Merrill Lynch hired Peter C. Laidlaw from J.P. Morgan Private Bank in San Francisco. AdvisorHub reported on April 8, 2026, that he was managing $2.2 billion and, a source said, produced $4.1 million.
- Janney Reels in Billion-Dollar Merrill Lynch Team in Delaware (March 7, 2026)
A $1.2 billion Merrill Lynch team has joined Janney Montgomery Scott in Wilmington, Delaware, citing the firm's advisor-centric culture and enhanced payout structure.
- Top Marketing Strategies Financial Advisors Need in 2026 (March 5, 2026)
Discover the most effective marketing strategies that financial advisors must adopt in 2026 to stay competitive, attract high-net-worth clients, and grow their practice in an increasingly digital landscape.
- $1.8 Billion Merrill Lynch Team Goes Independent With Wells Fargo FiNet (March 4, 2026)
A high-producing Merrill Lynch team managing $1.8 billion has chosen the independent path through Wells Fargo's FiNet platform, joining a growing wave of wirehouse advisors seeking greater autonomy.
- Navigating the 2025 Regulatory Landscape for RIAs (March 3, 2026)
Key changes in compliance requirements and how firms can turn regulatory hurdles into competitive advantages.
- Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Trade Blows in January Recruiting Spree (March 1, 2026)
January 2026 saw an unusually active recruiting battle between Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo, with both firms landing significant teams from each other in what observers are calling the most competitive recruiting month in years.
- How AI Can Personalize Client Engagement for Advisors (March 1, 2026)
Learn how artificial intelligence is transforming client engagement for financial advisors, enabling hyper-personalized communication, predictive insights, and scalable relationship management.
- SEO Best Practices for Financial Advisor Websites in 2026 (February 27, 2026)
Master the latest SEO strategies specifically designed for financial advisor websites to improve search rankings, attract qualified leads, and establish online authority in a competitive market.
- Valuation Multiples in a High-Interest Environment (February 25, 2026)
An analysis of recent deal flow and what current interest rates mean for advisory practice valuations. We examine how buyers are adjusting their models and what sellers should expect.
- Building an Effective Lead Gen Funnel for RIAs (February 23, 2026)
A comprehensive guide to creating a lead generation funnel specifically designed for registered investment advisors, from attracting prospects to converting them into long-term clients.
- Succession Planning: Beyond the Financials (February 21, 2026)
Why the cultural fit is often the deciding factor in successful generational transfers of wealth management firms. Learn from advisors who got it right—and those who didn't.
- Short-Form Video That Converts for Financial Professionals (February 19, 2026)
Unlock the power of short-form video content to attract and convert prospects. Learn proven strategies for creating engaging video content that drives results for financial advisors.
- How to Use Data & AI to Target High-Value Prospects (February 17, 2026)
Discover how financial advisors can leverage data analytics and artificial intelligence to identify, target, and convert high-net-worth prospects more effectively than ever before.
- Compliance-Friendly Advertising for Financial Advisors (February 15, 2026)
Navigate the complex regulatory landscape of financial advertising with confidence. Learn how to create effective marketing that stays fully compliant with SEC, FINRA, and state regulations.
- Case Study: Turning Blog Traffic Into Quality Leads (February 13, 2026)
A real-world case study examining how one financial advisory firm transformed their blog from a content graveyard into a lead generation machine, with actionable strategies you can apply.
- Email Automation That Actually Nurtures Financial Advisory Leads (February 11, 2026)
Learn how to build email automation sequences that genuinely nurture prospects toward becoming clients, with specific strategies tailored for financial advisory practices.