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Morgan Stanley increases cash sweep pricing for advisory clients
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley increases cash sweep pricing for advisory clients

"The impact of these intended changes will be largely offset with the expected gains from the repricing of our investment portfolio," says Morgan Stanley executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley's Open AI-powered solution for advisors has expanded
FINTECH JUN 28, 2024
Morgan Stanley's Open AI-powered solution for advisors has expanded

Wall Street firm says advisor adoption of its solution is 98%.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley beats ex-Fla. advisors' claims to deferred compensation
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 18, 2024
Morgan Stanley beats ex-Fla. advisors' claims to deferred compensation

Expect to see more inconsistency around deferred compensation claims, says one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Wells Fargo says five pivot points in the US economy will drive growth for 18 months
WIREHOUSES JUN 13, 2024
Wells Fargo says five pivot points in the US economy will drive growth for 18 months

CIO sees growth for both equities and fixed income, with the right choices.

By Steve Randall
UBS swipes $470M Colorado advisor team from Morgan Stanley
WIREHOUSES JUN 10, 2024
UBS swipes $470M Colorado advisor team from Morgan Stanley

The firm has also welcomed a new market leader to its Pacific Northwest division, as well as a New York-based advisor focused on LGBTQ clients.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley loses another deferred comp claim to ex-advisors

Financial advisors are using ERISA to argue they are owed deferred compensation.

By Bruce Kelly
Merrill Lynch agrees to nearly $20M settlement for racial class action
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2024
Merrill Lynch agrees to nearly $20M settlement for racial class action

Discriminatory actions at the wirehouse have restricted business opportunities and compensation for African American advisors, alleged four former employees.

By Leo Almazora
Why are senior JPMorgan execs 'jumping' to Wells Fargo?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 10, 2024
Why are senior JPMorgan execs 'jumping' to Wells Fargo?

Senior industry executive poses the question after latest switch, this time in investment banking.

By Bruce Kelly
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker firm accused of theft  
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 29, 2024
Finra bars ex-Wells Fargo broker firm accused of theft  

“We’ve done scores of theft cases over the years and it’s a cancer," said one attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California
WIREHOUSES APR 19, 2024
UBS snags Morgan Stanley advisor in California

The latest hire at UBS boasts a bicoastal book, with clients across both Southern California and New York City.

By Leo Almazora
Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
Merrill scores multibillion-dollar team from JPMorgan

The firm is bolstering its presence in Florida by adding a 12-person group managing $3.5 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 19, 2024
UBS swipes another advisor duo from Goldman Sachs

The wirehouse is expanding its presence in New York City as it adds another high-net-worth pair to its bench.

By Leo Almazora
LPL signs $200M duo from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 18, 2024
LPL signs $200M duo from Wells Fargo

Based in Texas, the two are starting their own practice, with one advisor’s father joining the team.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley downplays AML scrutiny for wealth clients
WIREHOUSES APR 17, 2024
Morgan Stanley downplays AML scrutiny for wealth clients

CEO says it's nothing new to be talking to regulators.

By Bloomberg
UBS reportedly faces $20B capital hit under proposed Swiss reforms
WIREHOUSES APR 16, 2024
UBS reportedly faces $20B capital hit under proposed Swiss reforms

The Swiss Finance Minister wants systematically important lenders to have full capital backing against their foreign units.

By Bloomberg
Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 16, 2024
Advisor attrition dropping at Merrill Lynch

Although departures of financial advisors may have slowed at certain large firms, that doesn't mean the problem's been squelched.

By Bruce Kelly
Morgan Stanley trading, wealth management units beat expectations in Q1
WIREHOUSES APR 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley trading, wealth management units beat expectations in Q1

Net new assets for the wealth unit totaled $95 billion, higher than the two previous quarters combined.

By Bloomberg
Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Fed could hike rates rather than cut them: UBS strategists

Given strong US growth and sticky inflation, the Fed's next move could be to tighten again, pushing its benchmark rate as high as 6.5 percent.

By Bloomberg
Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 15, 2024
Raymond James adds advisor from Wells Fargo

South Florida-based advisor had been overseeing $105 million in client assets at Wells.

By InvestmentNews
Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent
WIREHOUSES APR 15, 2024
Dynasty Financial helps $550M Merrill team go independent

Six advisors break away from the wirehouse to launch a firm in Alabama.

By Steve Randall