Strong profits from asset fees and potential regulatory changes are keeping most wirehouse reps in their seats, as the firms have mostly maintained their adviser forces since the third quarter of 2011.<br><i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20131031/FREE/131039980">Wall Street's pay gloom</a>)</i>
Morgan Stanley suffered $8.4B in client asset losses in the third quarter as big advisers split. The wirehouse says attrition is near record lows but some disagree.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Why most Americans feel they've missed the market's historic bull run. Plus: Warren E. Buffett offers retirement advice, playing defense with luxury goods, Candy Crush at $21 a share, comparing QE to the telegraph, and Ackman's never-ending obsession with Herbalife
But declaring 'independence' also comes with hefty taxes &ndash; which trusts can help curb
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Investors not buying gold, the case of one of Wall Street's most respected women, one clear economic indicator, what's the new Amex card about and a cheap BMW (with a hitch).
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The Oracle's thoughts on joining the global equities selloff. Plus: Here comes volatility, Berkowitz has words for Fannie, Freddie, hedged ETFs and, of course, Oscar night.
A new tool can help resolve an age-old debate
The two most-accurate gold forecasters are holding to their bearish forecasts for 2014 even after the metal posted its best start to a year since 1983.
How does an adviser go from maintaining a practice to building a vibrant, viable – and scalable – business that has both growth potential and transferable value? This white paper highlights three key areas and outlines multiple steps for adopting a CEO state of mind and building a more valuable enterprise.
To help advisers compete, executives announce rollout of update to VEO platform, intern network and a new retirement plan platform.
For recruiting firms and advisers who are considering a transition, the topic of compensation is always paramount.
Six months after closing of $8 billion Fairholme Fund, Bruce Berkowitz will re-open to new investors next week.
A group of medical professionals claim their employer's retirement investments were unfairly expensive
Today: The Gross-El-Erian rift grows as Total Return's performance lags. Plus: It's jobs report day, here's what you need to know; the bitcoin story goes all O.J.; household wealth rallies and whether wealth management and car racing mix. Oh, turn your clocks back this weekend.
Yale University, the world's second-wealthiest school with a $20.8 billion endowment, said it can still beat market returns, known as generating alpha, as it seeks to stand out from other investors.
Cantor Fitzgerald pushes into wealth management with a deal for a bank-owned RIA with more than $2B in assets. CEO Shawn P. Matthews calls the move logical for the renowned trading firm. Trevor Hunnicutt on how the firm is looking to continue its expansion.
The true story behind the movie that could win an Oscar this weekend, plus other must-reads from wealth manager and CNBC commentator Josh Brown
Investors are returning to the U.S stock market after the worst selloff in seven months, sending $21 billion to stock ETFs
Broker was fired before contract was up and defaulted on upfront loan.
