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.
The Wirehouse Boutique
By Ellen UzelacWhen breakaway broker Robert Sayler defected from Morgan Stanley on a Friday afternoon in the spring of 2008, he left a 14-year wirehouse career behind...
June 09, 2009
Merrill Lynch Advisors Top Latest Female-Advisors ListMerrill Lynch Global Wealth Management says that 35 of Barron's "Top 100 Women Financial Advisors" list are members of the firm (including advisors with Banc of America Investment Services).
June 01, 2009
Not Sitting StillIf you're busy cutting your marketing budget right now because revenues are down, I suggest you think twice. For instance, do you want to know...
June 01, 2009
Edward Jones Revamps Transition PackageTo help grow its advisor force this year, Edward Jones has developed an enhanced transition package for current successful financial advisors who join the firm....
June 01, 2009
Wachovia Securities Rebrands, Becomes Wells Fargo AdvisorsWachovia Securities is now using the Wells Fargo Advisors name, officially rebranding its business under its new parent, Wells Fargo & Company, the company says. "Today,...
June 01, 2009
A Drive for Independence: Wirehouse Advisors Look Under the Hoods of Indie FirmsAs Philip Palaveev, president of Fusion Advisor Network, bluntly puts it: "I don't think we've seen such a profound weakening of wirehouse brands before. This...
June 01, 2009
Morgan Stanley Moving Ahead With Smith Barney VentureMorgan Stanley says it is on track to raise some $8 billion via recent equity and debt offerings, including the exercise of the over-allotment option,...
May 29, 2009
Morgan Stanley Hires Former NFL Wide Receiver as FAMorgan Stanley has hired Wayne Chrebet, National Football League (NFL) veteran and former wide receiver with the New York Jets, to join its global wealth...