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.
How the Fastest-Growing Advisors Outperform
By Michael S. FischerThese advisors enjoy a 32% compound annual growth rate, PriceMetrix finds, with the bottom performers averaging 8% annually.
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.
June 08, 2026
Cetera Hit With Class-Action Suit Over Cash Sweep ProgramThe BD paid interest rates as low as 0.06% as the federal funds rate surged, the suit says.