Wirehouse Firms
Learn the ins and outs of the wirehouse channel, including news, analysis and more on Bank of America-Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo and UBS.
Merrill Settles With Ex-Miami Dolphin for $1.25M
By Melanie WaddellFormer cornerback Sean Smith had sought $3.5 million in damages tied to a now-barred broker.
May 12, 2026
Wells Fargo Launches Advisor GatewayThe giant bank's platform offers access to more than 200 tools and applications.
May 06, 2026
Oppenheimer in Hot Water for Miscategorizing CMOs: FINRAThe firm was fined $250,000 for identifying securities from private entities as government agency bonds.
May 06, 2026
Morgan Stanley Debuts Crypto Trading, Undercuts Rivals on PriceMorgan Stanley charges 50 basis points on the dollar value of each crypto transaction, less than Robinhood and Schwab.
May 05, 2026
Suit Claims Morgan Stanley, Advisor Aided Financial Abuse of Former BNY ExecThe wirehouse enabled Joseph A. Grimaldi's son to raid his assets, his widow and daughter allege.
May 04, 2026
Police Seek Suspect After Wells Fargo Robbery Attempt Near Las VegasPolice in Henderson, Nevada, are still searching for a man who attempted to rob a Wells Fargo branch.
April 29, 2026
Merrill Clients Report Website, App ProblemsClients reported technical issues that prevented them from making trades.
April 29, 2026
UBS Says Rich Clients Lost Some Interest in Private CreditThe comments highlight some of the growing pains facing the $1.8 trillion private credit industry after years of rapid expansion.