The best hope human advisers have against robots is to harness the same technologies that threaten their disruption: algorithms combined with big data and machine learning.

Wells Fargo Advisors will increase recruiting offers by as much as 50 percent.

The brokerage plans to invest in existing talent and technology in pursuit of more holistic advice-givers.

The bank is searching for relationship managers and administrative staff for the division serving its wealthiest clients.

Merrill’s shift in strategy was serendipitous for smaller brokerages planning on growing in 2017.

Security Bank of Kansas City, a bank-based program with 10 advisors, is the latest firm to dissolve its b/d entity and move to larger firm as a super OSJ.

In addition to easing up on luring older, established brokers via signing bonuses, the firm is attempting to enhance in-house training programs to bring in younger talent from outside the industry.

The brokerage is rolling out a commission-based retirement account on its advisory platform for investors who do not need ongoing, annual management.

Joshua Pace, president and CEO of TCA, cites his firm’s non-competitive nature, modular technology and one-to-one service model as the top reasons Mark Matson moved his RIA over.

The fallout from Wells Fargo's bogus-account scandal is now expected to lead to the elimination of some branches and staff cuts.