Bank of America Merrill Lynch

The firm also reported that its advisor ranks were up 2% year-over-year, boosted by its training program.

The new texting capabilities will roll out on both Apple and Android devices over the next two months.

Brokerages have broken ranks in recent weeks over whether to facilitate clients’ bets on bitcoin amid widespread concern that it’s a bubble or that the cryptocurrency’s price is potentially susceptible to manipulation.

Wall Street doesn’t think corporate America will have a hard time coming up with those employee bonuses that were promised after taxes were slashed.

“The discussions we’re having now are, ‘Call your municipality and try to establish what your liability is. Call your mortgage holder,’” an advisor said.

The firm has been driving its expansion, pulling in talent from its competition.

Banks' online advice platforms are just the face of a deeper effort to restructure client data and adapt to a digital era.

Stifel says the fact that it owns a bank — instead of being owned by one — is a big appeal in recruiting.

The regional firm pulled its latest hires from Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch.

The firm is rewarding advisors with new rewards for growth – and cutting pay for those who don't hit certain hurdles.