Compensation and Fees
What leading financial advisors, experts and firms are saying about compensation and fees for registered representatives (both independent and employee) and registered investment advisors.
April 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Fights Back Against 'Clawback' RulingThe move follows a FINRA panel's ruling that the wirehouse pay over $3 million to eight of its former advisors.
April 05, 2024
3 Ways to Boost Your Services — and Your Advisory FeesAdvicePay found that in 2023, average pricing for monthly subscriptions was $265, a 6% year-over-year increase.
April 03, 2024
7 Tips for Advisors Planning to Break AwayThe growing independent RIA space includes both entrepreneurial younger advisors and those within sight of retirement.
March 29, 2024
The Best View of Closely Held Business Transactions: It's a ProcessA sale or similar liquidity event is not a one-time occurrence for either the buyer or seller.
March 28, 2024
Are Advisors Giving Conflicted Social Security Advice?Households with advisors claim benefits earlier on average, a new paper by David Blanchett and Jason Fichtner finds.
March 25, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $3M in FINRA Arbitration Over Deferred CompAmounts of deferred compensation to be paid to former advisors range from about $70,000 to more than $600,000.
March 22, 2024
House Panel Passes Bill to Quash DOL Independent Contractor RuleSupporting lawmakers say the rules are arbitrary and capricious under federal law.
March 19, 2024
Steady Growth? It Starts With Culture: Steward Partners CEOPeople need to enjoy their work and have a stake in their firm's success, Jim Gold tells ThinkAdvisor.
March 18, 2024
Will RIAs Start Using Fixed Rate Annuities in Portfolios?The products represent a relatively attractive way to increase portfolios' potential risk-adjusted, after-tax returns.
March 06, 2024
CFP Board Launches 'Wealth Is Women's Work' Scholarship ProgramThe program aims to cover part of the exam fee for young women hoping to become CFPs.