Merrill Lynch’s Andy Sieg discusses the recent shift in wealth management

Episode 100

In the 100th episode of the InvestmentNews Podcast, Bruce and Jeff go in strong with a big guest, Andy Sieg, president of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. They address a multitude of topics related to the shift in wealth management from 2021 to 2022, including how firms are hiring and retaining talent, and when it will be time to start raising adviser fees.

Guest Bio:

Andy Sieg is president of Merrill Wealth Management and a member of Bank of America Corp.’s executive management team. In this role, he oversees more than 25,000 employees who provide investment and wealth management strategies to individuals and businesses across the U.S. Sieg also oversees Bank of America’s Investment Solutions Group, which includes the Chief Investment Office and a wide range of thought leadership, product and portfolio offerings and platforms.

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