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11 Best & Worst Broker-Dealers: Q3 Earnings, 2025
By Janet LevauxBD earnings in the quarter rose as much as 74% from a year ago.
November 11, 2025
Morgan Stanley Starts Research Product Focused on Private FirmsThe bank is joining rivals like JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup as wealthy investors' interest in unlisted startups grows.
November 10, 2025
Ex-Merrill Rep Suspended Over Outside Business ActivityJeremiah Householder referred four customers to a third-party lender owned by his brother-in-law, FINRA says.
November 07, 2025
FINRA Bars Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Fired for Recommending Unapproved InvestmentsEric Brian Kleiner also failed to fully disclose an outside investment, according to the regulator's order.
November 07, 2025
Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Suspended Over Transfers From Wife's IRAFINRA suspended Milwaukee-based Michael J. Schmidt for two months and fined him $5,000.
November 06, 2025
Schwab to Buy Private Share Platform for $660MThe firm is acquiring Forge Global Holdings, one week after Morgan Stanley bought rival platform EquityZen.
November 05, 2025
Wall Street Bonuses Projected to Jump for Second Straight YearStrong demand for wealth management could boost incentive pay by as much as 10% in 2025.
November 03, 2025
BofA CEO to Face Investors With the Worst Returns on Wall Street"The pressure is on," given how the bank has been performing against its competitors, said bank analyst Mike Mayo.