1 EXHIBIT 10.1 AGREEMENT AND PLAN OF MERGER DATED AS OF NOVEMBER 4, 1997Merger Agreement • November 20th, 1997 • Pimco Advisors L P / • Investment advice • New YorkContract TypeMerger AgreementFiledNovember 20th, 1997CompanyPimco Advisors L P /IndustryInvestment adviceJurisdictionNew York