Client Outreach
The latest news and advice about successful client communications, including the best methods and strategies for financial advisors.
Cuts and More at Merrill
By Janet LevauxWhat's gone up is now coming down -- at least when it comes to some cash payouts at Merrill Lynch. Merrill brokers will see cash compensation...
June 01, 2006
Wachovia to Hire 900 Reps, Again, with New Private Client Exec.Morgan Stanley isn't the only firm with a new brokerage executive tapped from the ranks of Merrill Lynch: Wachovia Securities has signed James Hays to...
June 01, 2006
New Fundamental Index ETFPowerShares has launched an ETF that tracks the FTSE RAFI U.S. 1000 index (ticker: PRF). The Research Affiliates Fundamental Index (RAFI) is designed to beat conventional...
June 01, 2006
Wachovia Completes New York Market TeamThere's a new face at Wachovia Securities' Park Avenue branch in New York. The office at 250 Park (between East 46th and 47th streets) is...
June 01, 2006
Raymond James Leader to Head Industry GroupThe Financial Services Roundtable has elected Thomas A. James, chairman and CEO of Raymond James Financial as its chairman-elect. He will serve as chairman in...
June 01, 2006
PowerShares Scores $60 Milllion BuyoutAMVESCAP PLC (NYSE: AVZ) has announced its plan to purchase PowerShares Capital Management for $60 million plus added financial incentives. PowerShares, based in Wheaton, Ill., currently has...
June 01, 2006
A.G. Edwards Posts Solid EarningsThe St. Louis-based brokerage continues to pick up more client assets and add branches, as demonstrated in its latest quarterly results. Its advisor headcount --...
June 01, 2006
'What's Your Vision?Although wirehouse employment remains flat or down, and the independent sector is growing rapidly, this trend should not obscure the fact that most wirehouse advisors...