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Morgan Stanley Hires Seven Advisors From Rivals
By Janet LevauxMorgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB ) has hired six financial advisers from UBS and one from Charles Schwab, a spokesperson confirmed Monday, July 12.
July 06, 2010
Cheryl Nash and Purna Pareek of Fiserv: The Weekend InterviewThe strategy behind Fiserv's acquisition of AdviceAmerica, and future plans.
July 02, 2010
Jeff Montgomery Named Chairman of AFAMcompany formerly known as Al Frank Asset Management, has named its CEO, Jeff Montgomery, as Chairman, effective August 1, 2010.
July 02, 2010
Fiserv's Nash and Pareek on AdviceAmerica: The Weekend InterviewThe strategy behind Fiserv's acquisition of AdviceAmerica, and future plans.
July 01, 2010
Getting to Know YouDuring the financial meltdown, many advisors went on red alert -- rushing out communications to frightened clients. Webinars, town halls, even therapy sessions were all...
June 28, 2010
Survey: Wealthy Close to RecoveryThe world's population of high-net-worth individuals increased to 10 million in 2009, up 17% from the total recorded a year earlier, researchers report.
June 25, 2010
Manulife Sets Board Meeting In ChinaManulife Financial Corp., Toronto, will hold its October board meeting in Beijing to coincide with the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Canada and China.
June 21, 2010
Bank of America Merrill Lynch Rolls Out 'Merrill Edge' Discount TradingMerrill Edge aims to help Merrill Lynch clients who want to make some of their own trades and attract younger, up-and-coming investors to the brokerage firm.