The Slow Death of the Big Bank Model
Why the Semi-Independent 1099 Model Is Fading — and Why Full, Multi-Custodial Independence Is Becoming the Preferred Path Forward
$600M Team Leaves Ameriprise 1099 for Wells Fargo FiNet
The move by Gary Plessl and Kevin Houser from Ameriprise Financials’ 1099 platform to Wells Fargo FiNet underscores a growing reality for scaled advisory teams
Can 2026 Be Another Landmark Year for Advisor Movement?
Why the Semi-Independent 1099 Model Is Fading — and Why Full, Multi-Custodial Independence Is Becoming the Preferred Path Forward
The State Of Affairs At Raymond James Independence Platform
Why the Semi-Independent 1099 Model Is Fading — and Why Full, Multi-Custodial Independence Is Becoming the Preferred Path Forward
The State Of Affairs At Ameriprise Financial
Why the Semi-Independent 1099 Model Is Fading — and Why Full, Multi-Custodial Independence Is Becoming the Preferred Path Forward
Why a $37 Million UBS Team Walked Away From Tens of Millions to Launch Their Own Firm
Why the Semi-Independent 1099 Model Is Fading — and Why Full, Multi-Custodial Independence Is Becoming the Preferred Path Forward
Why Raymond James Advisors Are Shunning Its Independent Channel
Raymond James Financial Services for years stood alongside Wells Fargo’s FiNet and Ameriprise’s franchisee channel
Proof of Concept: NewEdge Lands Marquee $25-Million Team in New York City
Over the past decade, large regional firms like Raymond James have built their advisor ranks by promising wirehouse brokers and captive advisors greater freedom and flexibility
Wirehouses Unleash Wave of TROs in Retention Battle
Over the past decade, large regional firms like Raymond James have built their advisor ranks by promising wirehouse brokers and captive advisors greater freedom and flexibility
$1.2-Billion Team Flees Raymond James For Greater Opportunity
Over the past decade, large regional firms like Raymond James have built their advisor ranks by promising wirehouse brokers and captive advisors greater freedom and flexibility