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Wells Fargo Indie Channel Picks Up 6 Reps From Rivals
By Janet LevauxThe advisors move to the firm with over $500 million in client assets from UBS, Bank of America and other broker-dealers.
September 19, 2016
MassMutual seeks asset-management deals ‘constantly,’ CEO saysMassachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Chief Executive Officer Roger Crandall has been reshaping the Springfield, Massachusetts-based insurer.
September 14, 2016
$550M Merrill Team Goes Indie With Dynasty in FloridaAlso, Raymond James and Wells Fargo add several Morgan Stanley reps; Pavilion Financial to buy Jeffrey Slocum & Associates.
September 14, 2016
Envestnet’s Bergman: Robo-Advisors, Automation Critical for RIAs’ SuccessBergman makes the case that a robo-advisor plus a human advisor equals better client outcomes.
September 07, 2016
If You Can Commoditize Asset Management, Will Advisors Be Next?Scott MacKillop's First Ascent's fee structure could be a game-changer for TAMPs. Can it apply to advisor fees as well?
September 06, 2016
Morningstar Names Kapoor as CEO, and DOL Fiduciary Rule Is on His MindMorningstars board of directors appointed Kunal Kapoor, the current president of the Chicago-based research firm, as its new CEO.
September 01, 2016
Risk Is Not a NumberInvesting in todays markets can be volatile. How can we quantify, measure and protect against risks and importantly, what opportunities does risk present?
August 22, 2016
What's Keeping BD Execs Up at NightThe wirehouse firms report more than earnings each quarter.