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Wirehouse Wealth Results Strong in Q2
By Janet LevauxBank of America said its second-quarter net income rose 63% to $4.0 billion, or $0.32 per share, from $2.5 billion, or $0.19 per share, a year ago, while…
August 15, 2013
New Hire Roundup: Pensionmark Adds San Diego OfficeThis week in new hires, Pensionmark added a San Diego office to its advisor support program and Susan Dulde was named manager of operations at Next Generation Wealth Management.
August 13, 2013
Marketshare of independent advisors is on the riseThe share of assets under management held by independent advisors grew to an estimated 35.3 percent in 2012, up from 34.3 percent in 2011.
August 12, 2013
Baird, Morgan Stanley, UBS Lure Advisors From RivalsBaird picks up wirehouse reps with $2.3 million in production, UBS recruits a $1.1 million ex-Morgan Stanley producer, and Morgan Stanley grabs a $2 million rep.
July 29, 2013
Platforms Can Raise You Above the CrowdIf you are considering an alternative investment platform for your clients, I recommend that you test the planks first.
July 29, 2013
Morgan Stanley Gets Approval To Buy Rest of Smith BarneyMorgan Stanley has the government’s thumbs-up to buy the final 35% stake in its Morgan Stanley Smith Barney joint venture from Citigroup.“This…
July 29, 2013
Wells Fargo Adds 34 Teams, $5.4B to Independent ChannelRecent groups have come on board from rivals like Morgan Stanley, Merrill Lynch and UBS.
July 25, 2013
Ameriprise Lifts Profits 44% on Strong Wealth ResultsFlows of client assets into advisor wrap programs were $3.1 billion in Q2, down from $4.1 billion in Q1.