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Wells Fargo Adds 2 Execs to Client-Focused Push
By Janet LevauxAnne Larson and Erin Rich are now directors of client acquisitions and client experience, respectively, for Wells Fargo Advisors.
July 29, 2013
Morgan Stanley Gets Approval To Buy Rest of Smith BarneyMorgan Stanley has the government’s thumbs-up to buy the final 35% stake in its Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture from Citigroup.“This…
July 29, 2013
Wells Fargo Adds 34 Teams, $5.4B to Independent ChannelRecent groups have come on board from rivals like Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and UBS.
July 25, 2013
UBS Signals Sizable Jump in Net Profits for Q2Estimated net asset inflows for Wealth Management Americas at $2.9 billion for its 7,000-plus advisors in Q2 2013.
July 24, 2013
Janney Recruits Ex-Morgan Stanley, Raymond James FAsThe two advisors come on board in Florida and New Jersey with about $90 million in client assets.
July 18, 2013
Don’t Diss Bond Funds: Goldman SachsAs interest rates rise and investors withdraw billions from bond funds, Goldman Sachs Asset Management is asking them to take a closer look at fund performance and asset allocations.
July 18, 2013
Morgan Stanley Reports 42% Jump in Q2 Net IncomeIts 16,300 advisors have yearly production of $866,000 on average.
July 17, 2013
BofA Boosts Profits 63% as Merrill Advisors Top $1M in ProductionAs the bank cut costs, its wealth management unit improved net income 38% to $758 million.