The wirehouse claims that Zak Gardezy resigned from the firm and began soliciting former clients originally referred from Morgan Stanley’s E*Trade division.

The firm settled similar charges in 2014.

The survey found RIAs that work with wealth management platforms—like Dynasty's—grow significantly faster and have higher valuations than standalone firms.

Lynette Ancona will be part of Raymond James’ employee advisor channel. Previously, she was a branch-based advisor with Charles Schwab.

Wright Ford Young & Co. launched its new division on the Integrated Partners platform.

Hobby comes over from Fidelity Investments, where he served as the head of distribution for private wealth management, executive services, workplace planning and advice and stock plan services.

The trio of Sarah, William and Dexter Grafton will form Grafton Wealth Advisors by joining LPL's independent broker/dealer channel for advisors from wirehouses or full-service firms.