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Private Equity Is Reshaping the M&A Landscape: 4 Ways to Deal
By Emily ZulzPrivate equity is increasing options for independent advisory firms, a new Fidelity report finds.
May 30, 2018
Wells Fargo Not Likely to Declare 'Mission Accomplished'The bank doesn't expect any more major issues to emerge from its review of business practices, but there's little upside to making blanket statements, according to its CFO.
May 29, 2018
Merrill's New Comp Plan 'Too Harsh,' Recruiter SaysPenalizing even high-producing advisors who don't meet certain targets could have unintended consequences, recruiter Danny Sarch warns.
May 25, 2018
Honoring Advisors Who Serve(d): Memorial Day, 2018ThinkAdvisor's yearly compilation highlights the stories of 11 military veterans who also serve in the financial advisory industry.
May 23, 2018
Baird, RBC & Kestra Add Teams From Wells Fargo: Recruiting RoundupThe advisors make their moves in Arizona, Michigan, Florida and Washington.
May 23, 2018
12 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q1 Earnings, 2018The equity markets had a weak first quarter, but broker-dealers and banks generally reported strong financial returns.
May 21, 2018
Wells Fargo Still Hasn't Gotten Ahead of Its ProblemsAn ad campaign that says "trust us" isn't very convincing when scandals keep emerging.
May 21, 2018
Virtus InfraCap U.S. Preferred Stock ETF Launches on NYSE: Portfolio ProductsIn addition, J.P. Morgan expands access to alternative strategies with a partnership with iCapital Network.