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 SEC Investor Advocate’s View Askew: The Illusion of Fee Disclosure
By Bob ClarkWhats missing in the SEC report are the costs to investors of recommendations by advisors who do not have a fiduciary duty.
July 11, 2016
Your 401(k) fees are attracting more attention — from lawyersFujitsu Technology is targeted in a class-action lawsuit that alleges fiduciary breaches related to its target-date funds.
July 11, 2016
Your 401(k) fees are attracting more attention — from lawyersFujitsu Technology is targeted in a class-action lawsuit that alleges fiduciary breaches related to its target-date funds.
July 08, 2016
401(k) Fees Attracting More Attention — From LawyersHeres a term you really dont want used to describe your 401(k): One of the most expensive plans in America.
June 22, 2016
Fiduciary Self-Assessments: Hype or Help?Following the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard's Best Practices for Fiduciary Advisors can provide a substantial market boost to professional advisors.
June 20, 2016
UBS Announces Major ChangesIn order to help raise pay for top advisors and support retention, the group says, it will reduce advisor recruiting by 40%.
June 08, 2016
5 Steps to Successfully Talk About Fees With ClientsAs daunting and taboo as discussing fees with your clients might be, it is a vital component of forging a lasting bond.
April 26, 2016
DOL rule headache solved? Dalbar rolling out fee calculator for advisorsThe tool aims to help advisors determine fees based on the level of skill, time and other costs involved in providing their services.