UBS Wealth Management

How can the industry find organic growth again? And where will the next generation of advisors come from? Bill Willis tackles both challenges, and discusses how they will affect compensation, as we elaborate on the issues discussed at our Recruiters Roundtable.

The trickle of brokers leaving wirehouses for greater independence is quietly becoming a flood.

Clients thought they were investing in real estate developments that would be flipped for profit.

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The bank is seeking to boost efficiency and growth by combining two wealth management businesses into a single one known as Global Wealth Management.

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The hiring plans coincide with the firm's rollout of its digital advice offering, UBS Advice Advantage, which is offered through its call center.

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The claim alleged negligence, fraud and misrepresentation, according to the regulator.

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Dean Hoover is the latest advisor to join the Raymond James-affiliated independent firm.

Despite leaving the Broker Protocol, UBS continues to selectively recruit high-end teams.

Pet owners are seeking guidance on funding alternatives, drafting detailed pet-care instructions and leaving significant sums of money that can run into the millions of dollars.

The firm is seeking to buy wealth management assets more aggressively after gaining greater clarity from global regulators on how much capital the bank will need over coming years.

Berkery will be succeeded by Michael Blum as the chairman of UBS Bank USA. A Merrill Lynch alum, Berkery was part of the turnaround team at UBS' wealth management unit, and during her tenure, the lending book at its bank more than doubled in size.

Merrill Lynch, UBS and others made considerable alterations to policies and procedures in order to be compliant with the Labor Department regulation.

James Van Steenhuyse will oversee the firm's planned growth in the region.

It's a sign the firm is still selectively hiring despite leaving the Broker Protocol last year.

After both firms exited the Broker Protocol, their attempts to browbeat advisors have largely failed, one recruiter argues.