Merrill hired Ryan Culpepper and Sam Pennell from Wells Fargo in Charlotte, showing how wirehouse recruiting still depends on local markets and team continuity.

Wells Fargo added nearly $1.5B in advisor assets across its employee and FiNet channels, showing how flexibility and scale are shaping recruiting.

Wells Fargo kept its 2026 advisor pay plan steady, but rising compensation costs show how strong markets can create grid creep pressure.

&Partners added Gerardi Wealth Management from Wells Fargo, showing how advisor-owned platforms are competing for large wealth teams.

Wells Fargo Advisors added a nearly $1B Merrill team in Bellevue, showing how private client recruiting and regional wealth growth are shifting.

Ameriprise, Osaic, Kestra and Wells Fargo added major advisor teams, showing how recruiting is splitting across employee, independent and breakaway channels.

 &Partners reached 100 advisor practices with Mannen Financial Group, showing how ownership, equity and culture are shaping advisor recruiting.

Wells Fargo added advisor teams from Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise, showing how regional, family-linked practices remain central to recruiting.

Wells Fargo recruited advisors from RBC, UBS and Citizens, showing how multiple channels are shaping advisor movement across wealth firms.

Wells Fargo added a $3.1B JPMorgan team while Janney and Prime Capital made regional planning hires, showing three recruiting lanes.

Wells Fargo added Douglas DiGiorno from UBS in Naples as Raymond James and JPMorgan also made major advisor moves.

Wells Fargo, LPL and Cetera added advisor teams from Morgan Stanley, UBS and Commonwealth as recruiting activity continues.