Wirehouse Firms
Learn the ins and outs of the wirehouse channel, including news, analysis and more on Bank of America-Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and UBS.
Wells Fargo Earnings Take $3.25B Litigation Hit
By Laura J. KellerThe latest charge comes after a $1 billion expense in the third quarter; the bank is struggling to cut costs after consumer scandals.
January 08, 2018
Wells Fargo's 2017 Silver Lining Is Drop in CFPB ComplaintsCFPB complaints fell 18% vs 2016, best among 10 biggest banks; Capital One posted the biggest rise as most lenders saw a drop.
January 04, 2018
Wirehouses Say No to BitcoinMerrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS and Wells Fargo have banned sales of futures and trusts tied to the cryptocurrency.
January 04, 2018
Raymond James Helps $300M Merrill Team Go Indie: Recruiting RoundupMeanwhile, a Cambridge-affiliated group taps a new CEO from Lockton and moves to double its size.
January 03, 2018
Edward Jones, Seeking Seasoned FAs, Gets a Recruiting MakeoverKatherine Mauzy tells ThinkAdvisor how the firm, now the biggest by advisor headcount, is trying to lure more established advisors, including beefing up their pay.
December 29, 2017
3 Ways to Hire, Work With Millennials in 2018To make growth plans work, advisors need to create jobs and work environments that attract younger generations.
December 29, 2017
A Top UBS Advisor Looks Ahead to 2018Barron's top advisor Jonathan Murray and UBS senior lobbyist John Savercool talk to ThinkAdvisor about post-tax reform investment opportunities and the regulatory landscape.
December 28, 2017
Raymond James Adds $555M Wirehouse Reps in WestThe advisors moved from Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley; they come on board in Hawaii, California and Texas.