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.
The Real Value of an Advisor, by the Numbers
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinRussell Investments set out to quantify how, and how much, financial advisors improve clients' returns.
June 17, 2026
Semiliquid Funds Soar to $600B as Private Credit Loses Steam: MorningstarEvergreen assets, research finds, are entering a new phase as investor demand shifts and top risks become more apparent.
June 17, 2026
FINRA Expels BD Over Reg BI ViolationsThe regulator has also barred Reid & Rudiger's co-founders for excessively trading 20 accounts.
June 16, 2026
FINRA Fines Advisor Over Undisclosed Tax Consultancy Referral FeesShuai Wang failed to timely and accurately inform Cambridge Investment Research about the fees, an order states.
June 16, 2026
12 States Where Advisor Income Decreased the Most in 2025Of the 40 states with available data, SmartAsset reports, 12 states saw median advisor income decline year over year.
June 12, 2026
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Some Annuity Issuers Want to Sell Riders. Really.Now that the tools are back in stock, advisors and agents need to ensure clients are using them properly.
June 11, 2026
12 States Where Advisor Income Grew the Most in 2025Of the 40 states with available data, SmartAsset reports, all but 11 saw advisors' median income increase.
June 09, 2026
SEC Warns Advisors on Conflicts in Cash Management, FeesA new risk alert points to deficiencies found during advisor exams.