Biggest Stories of the Week: Franklin Templeton to Buy Putnam; Fun Events to Wow Clients & Prospects; Ex-Wells Fargo Exec to Pay $5M to SEC

In this weeks news Franklin Templeton, which managed $1.4 trillion in April, has been on a deal spree — buying two alternative-asset managers over the past two years. Meanwhile, we presented 15 ideas for creative client events advisors can host. Lastly, former head of Wells Fargo & Co.’s Community Bank, Carrie Tolstedt, has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty to the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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Franklin Templeton to Buy Putnam

15 Fun Events to Wow Clients and Prospects

Ex-Wells Fargo Exec to Pay $5M to SEC for Misleading Investors