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Merrill Settles Racial Discrimination Suit for Nearly $20M
By Melanie WaddellIn a class action, Black former advisors and trainees said they were paid less and promoted less often.
May 22, 2024
Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2024Seven large firms reported improved earnings in the first quarter, while profits dropped at four.
May 16, 2024
UBS Considering U.S. CEO Role in Strategic RevampThe firm is the largest wealth manager in the world outside the U.S., where it's struggled to expand.
May 14, 2024
More Advisors Plan to Recommend Crypto: SurveyThe advent of spot bitcoin ETFs and a surge in price are piquing advisor interest, Ric Edelman says.
May 14, 2024
JPMorgan, RBC Grab Merrill Teams With $30B in AssetsEric Gray and Lance Polverini say moving their $28 billion practice will bring their work to the next level.
May 10, 2024
Merrill Lynch to Pay $825K Over Best Execution IssuesMerrill failed to reasonably supervise equity orders in the firm's electronic systems to ensure they were executed promptly, FINRA said.
May 01, 2024
Former Merrill Advisor Sues Over Unvested CommissionsKelly Milligan contends he had to forfeit over $500,000 in deferred commissions.
May 01, 2024
Sanctuary Wealth Buys $12.5B RIA Platform tru IndependenceOnce combined, the firms will support some 120 independent wealth management shops with $42 billion of client assets.