Browsing: wirehouse
39,171 advisors switched firms in 2025, a near-decade high. RIAs gained 2,573 net; wirehouses shed 1,144. What the independence tide means for wealth management in 2026.
Wirehouse retention bonuses no longer match what RIAs offer. Inside the 2026 lift-out economics: equity, time-to-vest, and why wirehouses are losing the math.
April 2026 saw the biggest advisor breakaway wave in years. Sanctuary, Corient, Mariner, Prairie View — $7B+ moved. What it signals for wealth management.





