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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.
Merrill Aims to Paint Clearer Retirement Picture Through App-Based Program
By Michael S. FischerMLClear, launched Wednesday, uses mobile apps to explore clients' work, family, health and other priorities and teach them about their financial options.
May 13, 2014
Ritholtz: The Parasites of FinanceSome parts of the financial industry "are still hanging on despite overwhelming proof of their lack of purpose or added value," Barry Ritholtz said.
May 12, 2014
SEC’s Gallagher: Fiduciary Debate Biased Against BrokersThe debate is not fair right now because there is much more exam data on brokers than on advisors, SEC Commissioner Daniel Gallagher told ThinkAdvisor.
May 12, 2014
Raymond James Nabs Morgan Stanley Rep; Indie Washington Wealth Adds Merrill FAStephen Besse moves with about $360 million in assets, while Matthew Griffith goes independent with about $75 million.
May 10, 2014
Alt Mutual Fund Use Up Sharply at WirehousesWirehouse advisors now use more liquid alternative mutual funds than traditional alternative products like hedge funds, a recent study found.
May 08, 2014
HighTower Network Gets Gryphon Financial From Morgan StanleyGryphon Partners, with $600 million in AUM, becomes HighTower's third Network team.
May 06, 2014
UBS Profits Rise 7% on Strong Wealth Results: Q1 EarningsUBS advisors in the Americas have average yearly fees and commissions of $1.04 million.
May 06, 2014
FINRA Fines Morgan Stanley $5M Over IPO Share SalesFINRA said Morgan Stanley had supervisory failures in initial public offerings for Facebook, Yelp and 81 others.