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Goldman to Buy Folio Financial
By Janet LevauxWith this deal, Goldman "fills in the last piece" of its wealth management ecosystem, consultant Gavin Spitzner says.
April 28, 2020
FTV Capital Buys Majority Stake in DocupaceAs part of the deal, David Knoch, former head of 1st Global, becomes CEO of the cloud-focused wealthtech firm.
April 23, 2020
Motif's Shutdown Seen as 'Tip of the Iceberg'Consultant Doug Fritz expects 20% of fintech firms to be wiped off the map.
April 23, 2020
Wells Fargo Nabs Merrill, Morgan Stanley, UBS Reps; Loses Team to RBC: Recruiting RoundupBut Wells' employee channel lost a $688 million team to RBC in Wisconsin.
April 21, 2020
Robo-Advisors: Regulators May Be Closer Than You ThinkRight now it might be the Wild West, but sometime soon, robos might find a new sheriff.
April 20, 2020
Dynasty Teams With RIA Mariner to Launch Wealth PlatformThe venture aims to combine Dynasty's platform with Mariner's wealth management skills.
April 15, 2020
Schwab Profits Fall 18% on COVID-19 Costs, Weaker Net InterestThe brokerage firm says it spent $37 million in its acquisition efforts, including USAA and TD Ameritrade.
April 14, 2020
Wells Fargo Q1 Profits Drop 90%The number of advisors fell by 378 from last year; meanwhile, JPMorgan's net income declined nearly 70%.