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 top 10 insurance schools of 2016
By Melissa HillebrandMany of the next generation of insurance professionals can be found at these top 10 insurance and risk management schools.
December 22, 2015
The Good News for Fiduciary Advice in 2015Avoding a legislative undoing of the Dept. of Labor's fiduciary definition under ERISA may be the best news for fiduciary advice since 2007.
December 21, 2015
UBS Boosts Bonuses for Top Teams in 2016Teams with a combined yearly production of $2.5 million and higher and average production per rep of $750,000 and higher will get higher payouts.
December 18, 2015
Wells Fargo 2016 Comp Plan Pushes FAs to Give Away Small AccountsAdvisors are being encouraged to transfer clients with $65,000 or less in assets to other professionals at the company.
December 17, 2015
Debunking the top 6 variable annuity mythsThere are reams of negative press about variable annuities. But is all the hype true?
December 03, 2015
Merrill Raises Goalposts for Advisor PayoutsAdvisors unable to increase their fees and commissions could see their cash payouts drop under Merrill's 2016 comp plan.
November 24, 2015
Morgan Stanley Adds Bonuses for Advisors Who Land Cash-Heavy ClientsUnder Morgan Stanley's 2016 comp plan, advisors can receive $5,000 to $50,000 a year for growth in clients who are cash management engaged.
November 19, 2015
Is a 401(k)-to-IRA Rollover Worth It? FeeX Runs the NumbersWhen clients change jobs, should they roll their 401(k) into an IRA? FeeX, which tracks hidden account fees, says usually there's one clear answer.