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.
UBS Rolls Out 5-Year Succession Program
By Janet LevauxThe plan gives retiring reps the chance to earn 230% of yearly fees and commissions and, partnering reps can get a 5% bonus.
March 11, 2015
Tax Planning: How Your Clients Can Deduct Your FeesA look at how, how much and from which accounts your clients can deduct your fees, along with a warning about IRAs.
March 05, 2015
Advisor Compensation: The Value of Investing in TalentFor RIAs, attracting and retaining top talent is more competitive than ever, but its also more important than ever.
March 04, 2015
The Case Against Fee Disclosure: Good Idea; Bad TimingShould RIAs increase fee disclosures to clients? It's a good idea, but considering the brokerage industry's marketing expertise, now may not be the right time.
March 02, 2015
Q4 Results PostedBank of America‘s Global Wealth and Investment Management unit boosted revenue 3% from a year ago to $4.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2014 “driven…
February 26, 2015
Tough Market for Hiring Investment Execs in 2015In a sellers market for talent, employers must be more aggressive and creative and open their wallets, says the executive search firm Kathy Freeman Co.
February 23, 2015
Lockheed to Pay $62 Million to End Worker Pension LawsuitEmployees and retirees say the defense firm charged them unreasonable and excessive fees on retirement plans.
February 10, 2015
UBS Cites FA Recruitment Pay for Q4’s Profit Drop in AmericasAverage advisor fees and commissions went up, though, topping Merrills for the quarter.