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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.

Voters in 20 states will be asked to weigh in on ballot referendums and measures concerning an estimated total of $3.1 billion in potential tax hikes.

A Financial Planning survey of 250 advisors reveals the top AI features they're still waiting for — from workflow automation to compliance support.

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."

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.

An expert adviser explains the many considerations to take into account before deciding on this as an option for employees.

Speakers on an "AI & Compliance" panel at Financial Planning's ADVISE AI conference say advisors can use existing basic compliance principles to make sure their AI use doesn't step on any regulatory landmines.

Financial advisors know how to guide clients through volatility, but the math displaying the portfolio risks of AI may present an altogether different challenge.

Unpopular compensation changes at UBS continue to drive advisor attrition, costing the firm billions in client assets. But despite the outflows, executives say the new policy is helping improve UBS' profits.

The Oasis Group CEO and founder John O'Connell dazzled his audience at ADVISE AI by showing how artificial intelligence can shave hours off the production of plans, stock analyses, even web pages. But at least one advisor remains skeptical.