2007 Articles
- Investment News "Brokerage turmoil hits reps in pocketbook."November 12-16, 2007
As brokerage firms’ stock pricees decline some brokers are looking to rebuild personal net worth. - Wall Street Letter "Wachovia Heads for Greener Pastures." October 22, 2007
Wachovia plans to double Wealth Management within three years. - Investment News "Wachovia -Edwards deal seen as balancing act." October 1, 2007
Wachovia tries to keep A. G. Edwards brokers and managers on board by dividing up leadership. - Bloomberg "A. G. Edwards Shareholders Back Purchase by Wachovia." September 28, 2007
Wachovia executives try to keep A. G. Edwards brokers happy enough to stay with the combined firm. - Investment News "Wachovia looks to calm skittish A. G. Edwards reps." September 3, 2007
Wachovia executives are touring the country to try and keep A. G. Edwards brokers from jumping ship. - Registered Rep "Stand By The Man."September, 2007
The vast majority of Registered Rep’s Top 100 Advisor list work at wirehouses because of the value of the brand name.
View full article… - Registered Rep "Post Acquisition, A.G. Edwards BOMs Have Tough Job to Do."July 13, 2007
A.G. Edwards managers must prove themselves and hold on to their brokers.
View full article… - Investment News "A.G. Edwards brokers mull life after acquisition." June 4, 2007
A.G. Edwards brokers are concerned with the possible change in corporate culture after joining Wachovia. - Investment News "Smith Barney not for sale, executive says." April 20, 2007
Although Citigroup needs to take “drastic action” to turn things around, they say divesting Smith Barney is not an option. Some are skeptical. - Investment News "Morgan Stanley wins reps over." April 20, 2007
Reps are starting to feel at home and happy with the Gorman changes. - Dow Jones News Service "Morgan Stanley Builds ‘At Risk’ Book To Retain Brokers."April 13, 2007
Morgan Stanley explors ways to keep its own talent while poaching from others. - Registered Rep "Sallie’s Back."February 23, 2007
Sixty-nine Smith Barney brokers leave on February 16th..
View full article… - Investment News "Change at Citigroup gets mixed reaction." January 29, 2007
Changes at the top result in less concern than recent compensation changes.
View full article… - On Wall Street "Talent Brokers" August 11, 2006
Top recruiters discuss current recruiting trends within the industry.
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