Barclays' US wealth unit changes hands

Stifel Financial Corp.today announced that it has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Barclays' Wealth and Investment Management, Americas franchise in the U.S. As of May 31, 2015, Barclays had approximately 180 financial advisors in the U.S. managing approximately $56 billion in total client assets. In addition, Barclays'…