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.
FINRA Bars Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Accused of Using Client Credit Line for Himself
By Jeff BermanThe former broker also faced multiple client complaints alleging he misappropriated funds or made unauthorized withdrawals, FINRA says.
November 20, 2021
UBS Names Ex-Morgan Stanley President as ChairmanColm Kelleher, 64, will stand for election to succeed Axel Weber at the Swiss firm's annual meeting in April.
November 18, 2021
'It's Still Early': Bob Oros Says RIA Acquisitions Will Continue for YearsThe Hightower CEO tells ThinkAdvisor about his ideal acquisition and why a deal shouldn't just be about the economics.
November 17, 2021
World's 16 Biggest Wealth Management Firms by Advisor Headcount: 2021Here are the wirehouses, BDs and other firms who report having the most advisors, according to Aite-Novarica Group.
November 16, 2021
World's 25 Biggest Wealth Management Firms by AUM: 2021Aite-Novarica Group crunched the numbers on big broker-dealers, wirehouses and other firms.
November 09, 2021
Morgan Stanley to Let Wealthiest Clients Invest in Private CompaniesThe wirehouse's new Direct Investment Access Program will be open to clients with at least $20 million in assets.
November 04, 2021
Ex-Wells Fargo Broker Barred by FINRA Over Ponzi SchemeThe former broker and Wells Fargo were among those named in a complaint last year by disgruntled investor.
October 29, 2021
Ex-Wells Fargo Rep Arrested, Charged With Stealing $2.9MThe former wirehouse broker allegedly used client money to pay off his credit cards, gamble and buy gold.