Industry News
Industry News
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The move comes amid UBS executives' acknowledgement that they're trying to strike a balance between keeping advisors happy and improving the profit margin for their U.S. wealth business.
February 17 -
Amid UBS advisor exits, 25-year veteran joins Morgan Stanley
February 13 -
Contrasting his firm with private equity-backed consolidators, Paul Shoukry said Raymond James has the luxury of recruiting advisors who will stay for the long haul.
February 11 -
Wealth management and tax planning stocks tumbled after Altruist launched an AI tool for tax strategies, stoking investor fears of disruption and fee compression.
February 10 -
Financial Planning announces its 2026 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional U.S. firms.
February 10 -
Financial Planning announces its 2026 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under the age of 40.
February 10 -
The 260 advisors in Huntington's wealth unit will now turn to Ameriprise for brokerage, advisory and insurance services previously provided internally.
February 6 -
Private equity-backed M&A activity has steadily risen. Owners may do great in a sale, but what about advisors lower in the organization?
February 5 -
With unfounded rumors spreading that Osaic was about to buy its rival Cetera, a Texas-based headhunting firm started calling advisors to see if they wanted to move. Other industry recruiters say that crossed an ethical line.
February 5 -
UBS Americas reported $14 billion in net new asset outflows in Q4, marking its worst period since the firm announced major compensation changes in November 2024.
February 4 -
In a Q&A interview, Christine Brown explained her plans for the role leading a team of a half dozen specialists assisting Kestra financial advisors.
February 3 -
NewEdge Advisor's recruiting win from Ameriprise is the third recent big win for the New Orleans-based company.
February 2 -
CEO Rich Steinmeier looks past advisors defections to tout progress toward its goal of retaining 90% of the assets Commonwealth Financial Network had at its purchase last year.
January 30 -
In the coming weeks, the CFP Board will launch a working group to reconsider whether a bachelor's degree should remain a requirement for CFP certification.
January 29 -
Ahead of the expected closing of Fifth Third Bank's deal to acquire Comerica Bank, Ameriprise CEO Jim Cracchiolo provided few new details.
January 29 -
CEO Paul Shoukry took a swipe at big private equity-backed acquirers, saying in an earnings call that most advisors want to be at firms "where they're not going to have to have another disruption in three to five years."
January 29 -
Stifel CEO Ron Kruszewski said a surge in advisor recruiting and record wealth management results could lead the firm to invest even more in hiring in 2026.
January 28 -
In a court petition, Citi cites numerous messages showing former global head of platform and experiences Julia Carreon allegedly praising Sieg for his work overhauling the firm's wealth management division.
January 28 -
Two teams and one advisor managing a combined $1.3 billion choose to set up shop at Wells Fargo's channel for independent advisors.
January 27 -
An wealth management duo from Ohio chooses LPL's unit for direct employee advisors to found Moto Wealth Partners.
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