When an analyst asked about Fifth Third's $11 billion deal to buy rival Comerica, CEO Jim Cracchiolo mentioned the seller's Ameriprise "contract and agreements."
-  Wells Fargo pulls $722M in AUM from Merrill while Osaic adds a $540M team from Primerica (but gets sued); Stifel sells independent unit, and First Clearing names new head. 11h ago
-  A Financial Planning survey of 250 advisors reveals the top AI features they're still waiting for — from workflow automation to compliance support. October 30
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-  AI is being used not only to locate prospects, but also to help advisors show their value on the way to signing a new client. October 30
-  The Federal Open Market Committee voted to reduce interest rates by 25 basis points Wednesday, but the emergence of dissents on the committee makes the chance of another quarter-point cut in December less certain. October 29
The awards recognize early-career brokers that have created top production numbers at their wealth management firms.
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under age 40.
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional U.S. firms.
In an industry with too few advisors, many say the failure rate for newcomers remains disconcertingly high. But brokers on Financial Planning's top 40 under 40 list say they wouldn't be where they are without early career training.
-  Wells Fargo pulls $722M in AUM from Merrill while Osaic adds a $540M team from Primerica (but gets sued); Stifel sells independent unit, and First Clearing names new head. 11h ago
-  A Financial Planning survey of 250 advisors reveals the top AI features they're still waiting for — from workflow automation to compliance support. October 30
-  The increased sophistication that cyber attackers are getting from technology requires more frequent updates to cybersecurity defenses, according to cyber insurance experts. October 28
-  Citigroup and many of its top rivals are turning to AI to improve efficiency in areas including credit decisions, marketing and customer service. October 28
-  Larry Sprung wasn't looking for love (authors), but he wound up finding a great set of clients. October 28














