Question for anyone that can provide some insight: What happens when a broker leaves for a big check, and manages to bring over only a fraction of what they "promised" to deliver in regards to assets/production.  In particular, production cause we all know that is really what matters most.

I've heard that (often) the firm tries to get them to leave, so they can get back a large portion of the upfront $.  And try to keep the few clients that came over to try and recoup even more.  They do this by making life for the broker miserable, albeit in a legal/proper manner. Anyone have any insight on this?