-  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." 8h ago
-  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. October 29
-  The independent broker-dealer has done especially well recruiting Commonwealth advisors since that firm's acquisition by LPL Financial. October 23
-  Despite a slowdown in advisor recruitment from the first half of the year, Stifel managed to achieve record revenue for the third quarter. October 22
-  JPMorgan Chase's absorption of First Republic after the 2023 regional banking crisis has finally dealt its last blow to the giant custodian's asset flows. October 16
-  Along with bringing in new households and assets, the Bank of America wealth management units are turning to loans, alternative assets and other offerings to do more with existing clients. October 15
-  The largest wirehouse also reported a record quarter for wealth management revenues built on strong asset inflows in the third quarter. October 15
-  After a steep decline last quarter, Citi's wealth division rebounded in the third quarter with a record level of net new investment assets. October 14
-  Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf also points to investments into the firm's independent channel as helping to retain advisors and curtail departures to other firms. October 14
-  Over the past 18 years, the independent brokerage channel of the industry has surged massively while also evolving significantly. September 19









