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Merrill, Private Bank Profits Jump 28%; Advisor Headcount Dips
By Jeff BermanThe firm's wealth management unit ended Q1 with 1.3% fewer advisors than the previous quarter.
April 15, 2022
Morgan Stanley, Citi Emerge as Winners of Earnings BlitzThe banks reported strong results in fixed income and equities trading that beats analysts' forecasts for revenue and earnings.
April 14, 2022
Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley Face Off on Musk Bid for TwitterMorgan Stanley is advising Musk on the $43 billion offer, while Twitter has enlisted the help of Goldman Sachs.
April 14, 2022
FINRA Bars Ex-Edward Jones Rep Who Bought Gold on Behalf of ClientFINRA also suspended another ex-rep of the firm who was terminated over alleged excessive, unreasonable business expenses.
April 14, 2022
What Hopkins, Levine & Treichel Think of Retirement Changes in Secure Act 2.0Clients will ask about Secure 2.0, so advisors should "be prepared," one expert said in this webcast.
April 14, 2022
FINRA Releases FAQ on Restricted Firm RuleThe first "early indicator calculations" of firms that qualify as restricted will be available in early June, FINRA said.
April 14, 2022
Best Full-Service Wealth Management Firms, Ranked by Investors: — J.D. Power, 2022The biggest firms have improved their tech offerings but lag on delivering comprehensive advice, new research finds.
April 13, 2022
A Fresh Take on the Term 'Financial Literacy'Despite its well-intended positive connotation, the term can have the opposite effect, especially in underserved communities.