Managers of Wealth Americas

SSgA's AUM climbs 13% in 2012; ETFs up 38%

Also Friday, State Street announced it was cutting 630 jobs, or 2% of its workforce, this year “to capture further efficiencies and cost savings.”

New Family Wealth Toolkit Helps Families Maximize More Than Wealth

The Family Wealth Sustainability Toolkit is more than just a book.

Raymond James’ Pay Grid Gets Long-Awaited Facelift

"This is the first significant change to our grid during my almost 20 year tenure at Raymond James."

Christopher Weil & Company Launches IMA Partner Professionals to Expand Expertise and Offerings

“We have always been committed to being more than just a typical wealth management firm.”

Wealthy investors plan to increase their equity holdings in 2013

In the next 12 months, 71% of Ultra High Net Worth (UHNW) Investors, with more than $5 million in net worth not including their primary residence (NIPR,) plan to invest in equities, up from 52% in 2010. Equities are the top investment pick among the UHNW

China sovereign wealth fund may cut US debt holdings

“From a long-term perspective, it is not a good investment target.”

Morgan Stanley Just Instituted The Most Brutal Bonus Plan Wall Street Has Seen In Years

Morgan Stanley is deferring 100 percent of bonuses for top earners

Only 5% of Florida's wealthy grew up rich

"Each generation should be responsible for creating its own wealth."

Securities America Targets HNW Clients

One new initiative will be the establishment of a hedge fund platform.

Regions Picks Prudential's Wealth Platform for Its Institutional and Private Clients

"Our goal is to give our wealth advisors in the field all the tools they need to help our clients achieve their goals."

Goldman bankers set for bonus windfall as profits rise

Goldman is expected to have enjoyed a better final quarter of last year

Alternative Investment Choices of Older HNW Investors

Alternative investments help investors add diversity to a traditional portfolio of stock

The View from Goldman Sachs’ Private Wealth Unit

The bank’s ultra high net worth clients, Mossavar-Rahmani said, are “the only constituent that can afford to have a very long horizon.

The Rich Are In Control

The days of advisors independently managing vast sums for extremely wealthy investors are over.

Wealth management industry wary over year ahead

Retail investors still nursing 2008 wounds

Wells Fargo’s Wealth Unit Generates Double-Digit Earnings Growth

“2012 was an outstanding year for Wells Fargo.”

American Millionaires Show Tough Love to Heirs: Here's Help, But Make Your Own Way

Leaving a legacy includes money, but it's about much more than that, PNC survey finds

Umpqua Private Bank Expanding to Seattle and San Francisco

Umpqua Bank has announced that Umpqua Private Bank, first launched in 2009 in Portland, Oregon, will be expanding into Seattle and San Francisco.

Kleinwort Benson Investors announce strategic partnership for U.S. market

Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The acquisition is expected to be completed early in 2013, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approval.

Highland Capital Management Merges with Argent Financial Group

The expanded Highland Capital team will provide oversight and ongoing management for all portfolio management functions of the combined firms.

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