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.
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October 21, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: UBS, Wells Fargo, Merrill Add Reps, TeamsMeanwhile, Raymond James announces its latest bank affiliate, and HighTower brings on a new wealth group.
October 21, 2015
‘Late to the Game,’ Wells Fargo Wins Deal to Recruit Credit Suisse RepsThe wirehouses and other firms are competing fiercely for some 300 wealth managers from Credit Suisse, which is closing its U.S. private banking unit.
October 19, 2015
Morgan Stanley Q3 Profit Sinks 60% on ‘Unusual Hiccup’: GormanWealth management results drop slightly from last year for the firms 15,800 financial advisors.
October 15, 2015
FINRA’s Ketchum: 3 Top Exam Priorities for 2016Every year in Q1, FINRA publishes a letter about its regulatory and exam priorities. On Thursday, CEO Richard Ketchum offered a preview for 2016.
October 14, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: Merrill Attracts $3.5B Group, as UBS Draws $1B TeamMeanwhile, Wells Fargo helps an ex-UBS group go independent, and Summit Trail gains a former-Barclays Wealth team
October 14, 2015
As Elder Abuse Grows, Advisors Urged to Start Fighting It: SIFMA ForumFinancial institutions "are protecting people's privacy at the expense of protecting the people and their assets," Kathleen Quinn of NAPSA says.
October 14, 2015
BofA, Wells Fargo Top Q3 EstimatesWealth management results at the wirehouses, though, weaken along with the market's recent decline.