Morgan Stanley

Voices Fiduciary rule's critics cry wolf about hurt investors

Nir Kaissar
Founder Unison Advisors

Let's have a robust discussion about how to improve outcomes for clients, but let's stop inventing bogus reasons why we shouldn't look after their best interests.

Fiduciary Rule August 17

Fiduciary Rule August 17
A $4B advisor goes indie after 37 years at wirehouses

Phil Shaffer says changes in the business necessitated a career change if he was to maintain an edge in serving clients.

Going independent Andrew Welsch August 16

Going independent Andrew Welsch August 16
RBC nets 3 teams with $1B in AUM

Two of the groups joined the regional firm from Morgan Stanley.

Recruiting Sean Allocca August 14

Recruiting Sean Allocca August 14
Mixing technology and old fashioned salesmanship, Voya expands

In addition to redesigning its business lines, the $48 billion firm is considering a robo, the president of its broker-dealer said.

Technology Andrew Shilling August 8

Technology Andrew Shilling August 8
Advisors on the move: 37 of the biggest recent jumps

Raymond James grabbed five multi-million teams in a month. Other firms to see big transitions include Wells Fargo and Ameriprise.

Career moves Sarah Martinson August 7

Career moves Sarah Martinson August 7
Fed shock to emerging markets may be muted

Outlook for faster growth is supporting developing-nation bonds despite the increase in U.S. and European rates over the past year.

Emerging markets July 26

Emerging markets July 26
As AUM tops $2.2T, Morgan Stanley eyes digital future

The firm needs a digital advice offering for clients who don't want a traditional relationship, CEO James Gorman said.

Wirehouses Andrew Welsch July 19

Wirehouses Andrew Welsch July 19
Inside Morgan Stanley's AI strategy

Convinced that clients want as much human interaction as ever, the Wall Street firm is using machine learning to help its financial advisers stay informed and work efficiently.

Artificial intelligence Penny Crosman July 18

Artificial intelligence Penny Crosman July 18
Voices The promises and perils of fintech

Guy Sullivan
Principal Fund Forensics

If a farm machine run by one person replaced nine laborers, why wouldn’t that analogy apply to the business of investment advice and asset gathering?

Reinvent Wealth July 17

Reinvent Wealth July 17
AI is nowhere close to replacing advisors

Artificial intelligence can help wealth managers serve clients better, but some say the technology is too immature to be useful right now.

BankAI Conference Penny Crosman July 14

BankAI Conference Penny Crosman July 14

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