Most of us strive for perfection—it’s human nature. But one thing I’ve known all my life is that perfection is hard to achieve. In fact, some people don’t believe it’s even possible. Still, aiming for perfection is noble, and it often propels us to greatness.
When an advisor realizes a job situation isn’t perfect, one of two things usually happens:
UBS is increasing its recruiting efforts, offering top advisors deals of up to 550% of annual revenue while targeting experienced private bankers.
Advisors at some of the largest firms in the country are leaving, and not in a trickle. In 2024 alone, more than 9,600 experienced advisors changed firms, according to industry data from Diamond Consultants.
June 12, 2026Louis Diamond QuotedBy Andrew Cohen Median compensation for financial planners reached $195,000 in 2025, marking a 15% year-over-year
