Wirehouses

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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 14, 2017
Wells Fargo sustains more adviser losses following banking scandal

One hundred and thirty advisers left in the second quarter, marking the firm's third consecutive quarter of reductions.

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 28, 2017
UBS loses $793,000 in Puerto Rico bond arbitration case

Claimants asserted firm was negligent and breached its fiduciary duty.

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 22, 2017
Finra fines Wells Fargo $3.25 million for options trade reporting violations

Firm censured for inaccuracies and errors in OTC options reports from 2008 through this year.

NEWS FINTECH JUN 13, 2017
Morgan Stanley to let financial advisers text clients

The move is part of an enhanced digital approach the firm plans to roll out in stages over the next several months.

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 09, 2017
Morgan Stanley loses $628 million team to Merrill Lynch

The team is comprised of four-advisers, working in Paramus, N.J.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2017
As DOL fiduciary rule takes effect, B-Ds focus on compliance

Firms have trimmed their lineups of investment products, leveled broker compensation and standardized compensation across product lines

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 02, 2017
Morgan Stanley overhauls senior leadership in its wealth management unit

The firm has created a new role, head of the field, and eliminated division-level leadership positions

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 02, 2017
UBS latest to shift broker compensation ahead of DOL fiduciary rule

Brokers will be paid a flat rate based on clients' retirement assets, not transactions.

NEWS WIREHOUSES JUN 01, 2017
Former Morgan Stanley rep barred by Finra for concealing Venezuelan bond trades

John Batista Bocchino hid $190 million in transactions, creating fake account firms and tickets

NEWS FINTECH MAY 31, 2017
Morgan Stanley to arm its financial advisers with algorithms to take over routine tasks

The firm will pilot the program with 500 advisers in July and expects to roll it out to all of them by year-end.

As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 30, 2017
As Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley cut back, what's next for recruiting deals?

If you are a wirehouse adviser who has counted a giant recruiting package as part of your net worth, you need to recalculate.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 26, 2017
Wells Fargo's move to boost signing bonuses could give it a lift

Wirehouse is seen as trying to shore up adviser ranks that took a hit after banking scandal

NEWS FINTECH MAY 26, 2017
Brokerage firms hunt for fintech in early-stage development

Edward Jones and Wells Fargo invest in tech start-ups to find technology before competitors.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule pushing broker-dealer assets to fee-based accounts, away from commissions

Some large brokerages such as Morgan Stanley, Edward Jones and Raymond James have seen a surge in advisory assets a year on from promulgation of the retirement regulation.

NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2017
Wells Fargo Advisors restricting investments for retirement accounts

Mutual fund sales will be limited to T shares, while municipal bonds, preferred stock and international debt will be prohibited.

NEWS RIAS MAY 18, 2017
Wells Fargo FiNet loses $275 million team to Raymond James

Five-person Holloway Harman & Associates is based in Kansas City, Mo.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 17, 2017
Finra fines Merrill Lynch $650,000 for bond trading violations

Regulator censures firm for handling of customer orders for nonconvertible preferred securities

NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 12, 2017
Merrill Lynch's move away from signing bonuses seen as risky

Wirehouse's new recruiting strategy will focus on hiring and training younger advisers at the expense of signing top producers from rival firms.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 08, 2017
Morgan Stanley's decision to cut Vanguard funds likely due to DOL fiduciary rule

Because of the fiduciary rule, broker-dealers are looking to have level compensation across their platforms.

NEWS WIREHOUSES MAY 03, 2017
Wells Fargo team managing $239 million joins Ameriprise

Two Texas reps sign on to employee channel