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.
Quarter of RIAs Now Charge Flat Fees: Study
By Michael S. FischerIn a survey Advyzon also asked advisors how they preferred to bill their clients.
August 20, 2021
Schwab Provides Pandemic Pay Raise, Delays Office ReturnThe firm is giving most employees a 5% raise in recognition of their service to clients and each other during the pandemic, it says.
August 18, 2021
Retirement Bill Is 'Fatally Flawed,' Kitces' XY Planning Tells LawmakersThe Retirement Security and Savings Act would allow steering of plan participants into higher-cost proprietary investments, Kitces said.
July 28, 2021
Most Investors Don't Fully Understand FeesMany investors do not fully understand management costs and advisory fees, according to a study by State Street Global Advisors.
July 22, 2021
Is It Time to Switch to Fixed-Fee Retainers?The fixed-fee retainer model now has higher client retention rates than the asset-based fee model, our research finds.
July 21, 2021
Fidelity Launches New Equity Management Solution for Private CompaniesThe company has teamed with Shoobx, a capitalization table management provider, on the initiative.
June 25, 2021
How to Avoid Staff Turnover HeadachesHiring the wrong person for an undefined job can only lead to failure, for both employee and employers.
May 27, 2021
Is It Time to Disrupt Your Fee Model?It's worthwhile to look at how running your advisory business changes, depending on your fee model.