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PIMCO Names Man Group's Chief Emmanuel Roman as Its New CEO
By John GittelsohnRoman to replace Douglas Hodge, who succeeded Mohamed El-Erian in 2014, as asset manager moves to diversify beyond fixed income focus.
July 19, 2016
TD Ameritrade Earns $240M in Quarter; Says Retail Robo Is ComingAdvisor business was particularly strong in the quarter ended June 30, say outgoing CEO Tomczyk and incoming CEO Hockey.
July 18, 2016
BofA Q2 Profit Drops 18%Revenue for the wealth group continues to drop, along with fees and commissions at Merrill and elsewhere.
July 15, 2016
Wells Fargo Hits Q2 Earnings Target on Mixed ResultsThe wealth unit has slightly weaker profits and sales than a year ago, according to the bank.
July 14, 2016
Advisors Must Tell Clients About Their Robo Use, State Regulator SaysAdvisors must disclose to clients when they use robo platforms and what services those platforms provide, Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin of Massachusetts says.
July 14, 2016
Recruiting Roundup: Dynasty Adds Group From LebenthalMeanwhile, several wirehouse reps help form a new RIA in Cleveland; Betterment adds a CFO and hits $5 billion in AUM.
June 30, 2016
Morgan Stanley Expanding Philanthropy Efforts for ClientsThe wirehouse says it dives deep with private clients who want to make a difference, as it did at recent event.
June 30, 2016
How to Reach Out Digitally to Your Clients’ ChildrenEven advisors who believe their personal and professional relationships with clients couldnt be stronger are likely leaving relationships untapped and assets on the table.