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Merrill Lynch’s broker herd eyes greener pastures

Expiration of retention packages has brokers considering exits from BofA unit, while Morgan Stanley challenges for top brokerage revenue

Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch in 2008 and dubbed the firm’s brokerage unit the crown jewel of the deal
Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch in 2008 and dubbed the firm’s brokerage unit the crown jewel of the deal

Can Bank of America finally corral Merrill Lynch’s “thundering herd”?

This year marks an inflection point for the bank, which seven years ago bought Merrill Lynch and dubbed the firm's brokerage unit the crown jewel of the deal.

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