The deal reflects the giant Canadian asset manager's altered approach to expanding in the U.S.

CEO Jamie Price pledged that the consolidation would not prompt "a repapering event" and the firm will work to make the transition as easy as possible.

The outflows and expected losses this year at key businesses such as wealth and investment banking highlight the risks for UBS of its planned integration over the next four years.

The founder of a firm that reportedly worked with 13 of the past 15 Super Bowl halftime performers says the transaction undercut the monetization of his company.

CEO David Solomon sees potential for business in the wake of a merger involving two of its rivals for business among the ultrawealthy, he told analysts.

The sale of $15 billion Grove Point Financial comes as smaller broker-dealers confront market headwinds.

YorkBridge Wealth, which has $1 billion in client assets, brings a team of a half dozen employees under two founding ex-wirehouse advisors.

Lehman & DeRafelo offers another example of a big RIA seeking a larger partner despite turbulent economic conditions and some signs of an M&A slowdown.

Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.

The firm will compete against a growing group of rivals, but its founders expect to attract a billion-dollar advisory firm by the end of the year.