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What Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch Have in Common
By Bob ClarkFor one thing, they are all examples of why investors need independent advisors.
January 19, 2017
HighTower Adds $1B Team in Florida: Recruiting RoundupThe group is moving from Wells Fargo Private Bank; meanwhile Focus Financial says a partner firm has wrapped up a deal.
January 18, 2017
Only 16% of Advisors Are Women: CerulliCerulli makes the case that increasing womens representation among advisors brings concrete business advantages.
January 18, 2017
Goldman, Citi Beat Estimates as Trading Buoys Wall StreetBanks follow JPMorgan, BofA, Morgan Stanley in bond rebound; Blankfein, Corbat continue push to reduce firmwide expenses.
January 17, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors Wins $23M in Baird Raiding Case"Raiding is brought up when firms feel they are being specifically targeted by competitors," recruiter Jon Henschen says.
January 17, 2017
Morgan Stanley Q4 Profits Double, but Wealth Group Misses TargetCEO James Gorman says the firm's wealth management operations will produce better results this year.
January 13, 2017
Wells Fargo Benefits From Higher Rates, Plans Cost ReductionThe bank is targeting a $2 billion cut in annual expenses by end of 2018.
January 13, 2017
BofA Raises Forecast for Interest Income as Profit Climbs 43%Net interest income is expected to increase by about $600 million in the first quarter.