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Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 13, 2018
Wells Fargo Advisors 2019 comp plan sees little change

But lowest-producing advisers face a pinch in pay.

Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2018
Despite broker protocol mess, advisers still thinking about leaving Wall Street: Schwab study

Just 16% of advisers surveyed see the withdrawals from the broker protocol slowing adviser moves.

UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 10, 2018
UBS names new head of US wealth unit, seeks to capture more American billionaires

Jason Chandler will take over from Brian Hull on January 1, overseeing about 7,000 advisers.

Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2018
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more

Federal Reserve reportedly rejected parts of the bank's turnaround plan.

UBS buckles under uproar from brokers over non-solicit agreements
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 05, 2018
UBS buckles under uproar from brokers over non-solicit agreements

The firm's shift in policy this week puts spotlight on the fight over who controls the client.

Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men
NEWS RIAS DEC 05, 2018
Are you serious, Wall Street? A response to the #MeToo 'advice' of men

Men worried about #MeToo repercussions should consider whether their after-hour activities and jokes are appropriate.

UBS Global Wealth Management will give ESG scores to funds
NEWS WIREHOUSES DEC 03, 2018
UBS Global Wealth Management will give ESG scores to funds

Assets under management with environmental, social and governance strategies have grown 44% over two years in the U.S.

Large broker-dealers expand how they work with small 401(k) plans
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2018
Large broker-dealers expand how they work with small 401(k) plans

UBS, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, LPL and Merrill Lynch are among the B-Ds giving retirement plan advisers more ways to offer fiduciary investment services to 401(k) plans.

Independent broker-dealers fastest-growing brokerage group
NEWS BROKER DEALERS NOV 28, 2018
Independent broker-dealers fastest-growing brokerage group

IBDs registered a five-year compound annual growth rate in assets of 11%, almost double that of wirehouses, Cerulli reports.

Independent Perspective: Why Reza Zamani Chose Independence
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 26, 2018
Independent Perspective: Why Reza Zamani Chose Independence

Learn how and why one advisor decided to make the move to independence, and how his business fared.

Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard
NEWS FINTECH NOV 20, 2018
Morgan Stanley launches new adviser technology dashboard

WealthDesk integrates Morgan Stanley's new suite of technology in a single location.

Wells Fargo cuts 1,000 jobs across the U.S.
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 15, 2018
Wells Fargo cuts 1,000 jobs across the U.S.

About 900 of the cuts will occur in the bank's home-lending unit, as higher rates and competition cut into that business.

Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 09, 2018
Ex-Morgan Stanley broker sues firm for wrongful termination, smear campaign

Claims his income is going from $300,000 to $91,000 as a result of his tarnished reputation.

Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 09, 2018
Wells Fargo reportedly ends investigation of gender bias in wealth management unit

Wealth management head Jay Welker, a focus of many complaints, announced plans to retire on Tuesday

Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo combines private bank, ultra-high-net-worth units

Move comes as the bank aims to cut costs by $4 billion

Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2018
Wells Fargo considering sale of retirement-plan unit

The business could fetch as much as $1 billion, sources say.

Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Wells Fargo boosts its count of improper foreclosures

The bank has also suspended fees on some wealth management assets and accounts after finding it charged some clients incorrectly

Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 06, 2018
Merrill Lynch to focus team pay on digital, online areas

Wirehouse is attempting to promote online engagement of clients by rewarding advisers who make it happen.

Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire
NEWS WIREHOUSES NOV 06, 2018
Jay Welker, Wells Fargo head of wealth management, to retire

Mr. Welker and his division are reportedly being investigated for gender bias.

Merrill Lynch advisers staring at new pay hurdles in 2019
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2018
Merrill Lynch advisers staring at new pay hurdles in 2019

Wealth management boss Andy Sieg says firm's withholding of fees and commissions is in line with competition.