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Merrill Moves to Put Commissions Back Into Retirement Accounts; Wells Fargo Hits More Bumps; and Other Industry News
By Janet LevauxMorgan Stanley grabs an executive from Betterment, Advisor Group pledges to interview female candidates for top posts, and HD Vest gives its reps access to Envestnet tools.
September 24, 2018
$1.4B Goldman Advisor Starts Firm With DynastyGary Hirschberg, 39, now leads Chicago-based Aaron Wealth Advisors.
September 21, 2018
10 Ways to Increase Diversity Among Employees, ClientsThese ideas from the CFA Institute can help advisors attract more female, millennial and minority advisors and clients.
September 21, 2018
Wells Fargo CEO 'Should Be Fired,' Sen. Warren Says; Wells' Fundamentals Questioned by AnalystsThe bank said earlier this week it could trim up to 26,500 jobs; some financial results look poised to weaken further, according to a recent equity report.
September 20, 2018
Wells Fargo Plans to Cut Staffing Up to 10% Over 3 YearsThe bank had 265,000 employees as of June 30.
September 19, 2018
RBC Brings on $500M Commonwealth Team: Recruiting RoundupLPL Financial, Kestra, Stifel and Ameriprise announce their latest hires and Larry Roth lands a board seat.
September 19, 2018
BofA to Sell $20B Alt Operations to iCapitalThe sale will help Bank of America further simplify its operations.
September 19, 2018
Wells Fargo Reached Out to Gary Cohn About CEO Role: ReportTroubles continue to plague the embattled bank, which disputes assertions in a New York Post story.