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 Names Digital Chief, Shares IT Growth Plans
By Janet LevauxWells Fargo Advisors says it is making its most significant technology investment in a decade.
August 01, 2014
Wirehouse Fees & Commissions: Who’s On Top? — Q2 2014In the second quarter, Merrill lost its spot as the wirehouse with the top-producing reps.
July 31, 2014
Client Calendars Show Clients How Much You Do for ThemClient service calendars let your clients know that you and your firm are actively taking care of their finances throughout the year.
July 31, 2014
UBS Profits Up Despite Regulatory Fines: Q2 EarningsUBS profit beat estimates despite muted client activity and charges resulting from litigation and regulatory matters.
July 31, 2014
Sontag Joins Board of Focus Financial; Bruton In as Lucia Capital CEOThese growing firms aim to add more advisors and business from the wirehouses, as well as from independent firms.
July 25, 2014
15 Biggest Political Donors in Financial Industry: 2014Wall Street banks and financial trade groups have dished out $800 million during the current campaign cycle, Americans for Financial Reform says.
July 24, 2014
Morgan Stanley to Pay $275M to SEC in Mortgage CaseMorgan Stanley units understated the number of delinquent loans in two mortgage-backed securities, the SEC says.
July 22, 2014
Merrill’s New Training Could Put Advisors in ‘Sticky’ SituationThe program is intended to help advisors with succession, but it could make it harder for advisors and clients to leave, Mark Elzweig says.