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Recruiting Roundup: UBS, Wells Fargo, Merrill Add Reps, Teams
By Marlene Y. SatterMeanwhile, Raymond James announces its latest bank affiliate, and HighTower brings on a new wealth group.
October 21, 2015
Wells Fargo reaches agreement to add Credit Suisse advisersWells Fargo, the largest U.S. bank by market value, is seeking to boost the smallest of its three main divisions.
October 14, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: Merrill Attracts $3.5B Group, as UBS Draws $1B TeamMeanwhile, Wells Fargo helps an ex-UBS group go independent, and Summit Trail gains a former-Barclays Wealth team
October 13, 2015
Are robo-advisors risky?Robo-advisors, a new study says, should be approached with caution by retail and retirement investors looking for personal investment advice. Here's what you need to know.
October 06, 2015
Apollo-backed Athene delays IPO plan while seeking CFOWeve determined its in our best interest to target a filing early next year, Chief Executive Officer Jim Belardi said in a conference call.
October 01, 2015
New Providers in U.S. ETF Space Set Record: ETFGIAsset managers are tripping over themselves to get into the U.S. ETF and ETP space, according to a report released Thursday by ETFGI.
September 30, 2015
Recruiting Roundup: $3 Billion Merrill Team Goes IndieThe advisors form Corient Capital and partner with Dynasty Financial Partners in Southern California.
September 29, 2015
M&A Activity on the Rise for Small-Cap CompaniesM&A activity continues to thrive in the small-cap space, and its easy to see why: Companies need to put excess cash to work.