This toolkit was created to help Wells Fargo advisors explore a move to UBS with confidence. Inside, you will find firsthand stories from former Wells Fargo colleagues who have made the transition, insights into why top advisors are choosing UBS, and a direct way to connect for a one-on-one conversation when you're ready.

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Hear directly from former Wells Fargo advisors on the UBS Financial Advisor Recruiting Podcast. In these candid conversations, they share what drove their decision, how the transition unfolded, and what life looks like now at UBS.

Featured episode: Tonia Dillon, UBS – Miami, FL

Tonia emphasizes that her move to UBS was a smooth and positive experience. All of her clients followed her, and she was able to grow her business year over year.

Tonia discusses her reluctance to transition after previous poor experiences, and the supportive platform she found at UBS which made the transition so positive.

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UBS Financial Advisor Recruiting Experience Podcast

Advisor Recruiting

Candid conversation with advisor who joined UBS

21 May 2025

Episode 5

Wells Fargo recruit experience from advisor who joined UBS in Miami, FL. This interview covers how UBS helps financial advisors plan for long-term succession, how this team conveyed stability to their clients through a career change, what the importance of both stability and independence to a financial advisor is, and the benefits of connecting with other financial advisors through the UBS network.

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18 Jun 2024

Episode 6

Wells Fargo recruit experience from advisor who joined UBS in Jericho, New York. This interview discusses this advisor’s reasons for moving and the benefits she's experienced. She highlights improved financial planning, better high-net-worth offerings, and strong support at UBS. She also shares tips for a smooth transition and her successful client retention since joining UBS.

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Learn

Explore key insights in the 2024 edition of Why UBS: Wells Fargo, a research-based report built from in-depth interviews with advisors who have already made the move. Inside, you will learn why they left, how the transition worked, and what changed for their business.

Advisors cite greater control over client relationships and business decisions as a major reason for leaving Wells Fargo.

UBS’s planning capabilities, robust product shelf, and concierge transition support helped advisors expand their practices post-move.

Advisors consistently see UBS as a better values match with more transparency, less bureaucracy, and a more advisor-focused structure.

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For many successful advisors considering a new firm, hearing from recent recruits is paramount. That’s why we give you opportunities to hear firsthand from new joiners—candidly.

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