Industry

Bloomberg -- Bank of America Corp., the second- largest U.S. lender by assets, completed the merger of its Merrill Lynch & Co. subsidiary into the parent company to simplify the corporate structure.

The independent broker-dealer network, which would be the nation's fourth-largest IBD if all its component businesses were consolidated, has named a 42-year-old internal candidate.

Independent RIAs in the increasingly competitive -- and lucrative -- San Francisco Bay Area market may have to raise their game, according to a leading investment banker.

Atlanta Capital and PFM say they will offer more concierge services to families with less than $20 million in AUM.

The hires are part of BNY Mellon’s campaign to increase its nationwide sales force and add private and mortgage bankers and other professionals in top U.S. wealth markets.

Bank of America completed the merger of its Merrill Lynch & Co. subsidiary into the parent company to simplify the corporate structure.

Lincoln National, the insurer whose stock surged more than 60% this year, hired Ronald Holinsky from Janney Montgomery Scott to be chief compliance officer as the industry faces increased regulatory scrutiny.

Many people never spend the time necessary to choose a career that suits them-and they spend the next 40 years in jobs they don't enjoy.

Crowell Weedon will become D.A. Davidson's fifth regional hub.

A year after Sandy, advisors say they learned to help clients by becoming experts on small business, insurance - even home repair.