Explain to me why

Nov 14, 2008 4:20 am

ML people are jumping ship to go to UBS and other firms cause they are worried about bank ownership when in fact EVERY large firm is or will be owned by a BANK? Lame!

Nov 14, 2008 5:11 am

It isn’t just bank ownership. It is culture. BofA is Walmart and always will be. Doesn’t make them bad, just not a great fit with most successful advisors who are entrepreneurial. BofA simply does not have a good track record in taking over other companies. They view it as a win and the target is the loser. It is simply who they are and always have been.

Nov 14, 2008 10:20 am

Former BAC employee here on the bank side. Agreed with bancofamigo. Comparing the ownership of UBS to BAC is apples to oranges.

Nov 14, 2008 1:51 pm

I can still think of one firm that’s not owned by a bank… I’ll give you a hint, everyone here HATES them.

Nov 14, 2008 2:14 pm

That’s it, get them all going…