The demand for experienced financial advisors has surged, making recruiting more competitive than ever. Michael Terrana, president and CEO of the Terrana Group, described the current landscape as "super-hot" in a recent interview with ThinkAdvisor.

The financial advisory industry faces a shrinking pool of seasoned professionals as many advisors approach retirement, while fewer newcomers enter the field compared to previous decades. This imbalance has intensified the competition for top-producing advisors, particularly those at wirehouses, regional firms, and independent broker-dealers.

"Trying to find producers from competitors is in favor," Terrana said, emphasizing that recruitment deals have reached record highs. As reported by ThinkAdvisor, the most lucrative offers come from wirehouses, followed by regional firms, banks, and independent advisors. Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), however, generally offer fewer financial incentives to recruits.

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