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Merrill Fires Advisor Who Threw Racist Insults, Drink at Smoothie Shop
By Jeff BermanJames Iannazzo was charged with intimidation based on bigotry or bias, breach of peace and criminal trespass.
January 20, 2022
Morgan Stanley Sets Sights on Its Workplace AssetsThe wirehouse also wants its wealth management unit to reach a pre-tax profit margin above 30%, CEO James Gorman said.
January 20, 2022
The 'Quantity Game' in AUM, Advisor Recruiting Is Over: Cetera ExecA shift in focus at Cetera has resulted in the kind of recruiting wins that matter most, its business development chief says.
January 19, 2022
BofA Reports 47% Jump in Merrill, Private Bank Profits: Q4 EarningsThe firm's wealth management unit ended Q4 with 18,846 advisors, about flat versus Q3.
January 19, 2022
How Indie Advisors Plan to Grow in the Next 5 Years: SchwabHigh on their list of strategies: adding new clients, particularly new investors minted during the pandemic.
January 14, 2022
Ex-Broker Gets 17.5 Years in Prison for 'Masterminding' Ponzi SchemeAt least 1,000 investors were bilked out of more than $100 million over a decade, according to the Justice Department.
January 14, 2022
Merrill Wins $20M Arb Dispute Over American Airlines InvestmentsA FINRA panel ruled in favor of the wirehouse in a claim brought on behalf of a trust alleging negligence and breach of contract.
January 14, 2022
Wells Fargo Reps Boost Production; Headcount Falls: Q4 EarningsTotal assets for the wealth and investment unit stood at nearly $2.2 trillion, up 9% from a year ago.