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.
6 New Findings on What Drives Advisors' Happiness: Kitces
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinOverall, according to the 2025 study, financial advisors reported "notably higher wellbeing" than the general population.
April 07, 2026
Ex-Raymond James Rep in Hot Water Over Account Conversions: FINRAPaul Snow switched 13 advisory accounts to brokerage accounts and made trades without disclosing material facts, an order states.
March 25, 2026
4 Ways to Build Trust From the Get-GoThe best first meetings with prospects move beyond a checklist and focus on identifying alignment and establishing trust.
March 22, 2026
LPL's CEO Pay Topped $14.5M in 2025Steinmeier's compensation remains below the peer median and levels seen in the broader market, the broker-dealer says.
March 09, 2026
What to Watch, What to Avoid in This Hot Advisor Deal Market: RecruiterFrank LaRosa discusses the mistakes advisors should avoid and which big firm might be next on the block.
March 05, 2026
Robinhood Pilots Advisor Referral NetworkMichael Kitces questioned the program's advisor fee structure.
February 10, 2026
Judge Dismisses Class-Action Suit Over Vanguard's $100 Exit FeeThe federal court allowed the plaintiff to amend and refile the complaint against the investment giant.
February 06, 2026
Schwab Readies $5 Block-Trade FeeSchwab Advisor Services' per-account charge for certain trades, effective March 2, could affect advisors' bottom line.