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.
Ex-Advisor Sentenced to Nearly 6 Years for Wire Fraud, Identity Theft
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinDean Dellas defrauded a 61-year-old man and his 91-year-old mother, according to a parallel civil complaint.
August 17, 2026
What the Forbes Fiasco Means for the Future of Advisor RankingsThere are other ways to identify top advisors, an industry executive says.
August 13, 2026
Secret $6M Payment to Forbes Editor Raises Questions on Advisor RankingsThe personal gift from Shook Research founder RJ Shook leaves both brands "tarnished forever," marketing pro April Rudin says.
August 11, 2026
Ex-NY Life Rep Falsified Annuity Applications: FINRAQi Hua Yang was fined and suspended for providing false account numbers as funding sources, according to the regulator.
August 03, 2026
RIA to Pay Nearly $500K for Overcharging ClientsPapamarkou Wellner Asset Management's client fees didn't match its advisory agreements or disclosure brochures, according to the SEC.
July 28, 2026
Edward Jones Asks Court to Compel 6 Black Advisors to Arbitrate Bias ClaimsA putative class-action lawsuit contends that the financial services firm discriminates in compensation, firings and promotions.
July 24, 2026
FINRA Suspends Ex-Morgan Stanley Rep Over Options Trades, TextingOne client couple lost almost $400,000 as the broker generated $62,000 in commissions, according to the regulator.
July 24, 2026
Franklin Grants Carried Interest as Pay Perk to Johnson HeirsThe special pay perks are tied to the growth of alternative and private assets.