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President and CEO, Bill Willis is the author of numerous articles published in premier trade publications including On Wall Street, and has been interviewed extensively regarding current trends within the industry.

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Bill Willis, CEO, Financial Services Recruiting FirmThe 2012 On Wall Street Recruiters’ Roundtable

Our annual recruiters roundtable: Dissatisfaction in the ranks and the end of blind loyalty translates into advisors on the move. Read more…

Is Now The Time to Head to Wirehouses?

September 1, 2011

In the post-Madoff climate, a well-known wirehouse brand may indeed be more valuable for the advisor than an independent shop.

The Pitfalls of Going Independent

May 1, 2011

The independent channel seems enticing. But there are several things to consider before making the first step.  Read the full story…

The Culture Club

February 7, 2011

When you think of your branch manager, what images come to mind? Does your branch manger send off positive, negative or neutral vibes?

The 2011 On Wall Street Recruiters’ Roundtable

You probably don’t often get a chance to sit down and talk to a roomful of recruiters. Fortunately, we did it for you. We recently spoke with the headhunters above about the job market for financial advisors.

We discussed the big stories: The state of recruiting, acquisitions, corporate culture, branch managers, the size of deals in coming years, and more.

Check out our January issue for the full story, and enjoy some of the intriguing quotes from our roundtable. On Wall Street Slideshow.

Recruiting’s Next Big Challenge – 2011 Roundtable Discussion

January 1, 2011

The Treasure Within

November 1, 2010

Talking ‘Bout the Generations

September 1, 2010

The Financial Supermarket Is Back In Style

March 1, 2010

Branch Managers Will Need To Start Producing Again

November 1, 2009

Culture Shock: A New Company Even Seems to Speak a Different Language

July 1, 2009