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.
'As an Industry, We Can Do Better' for Clients, RIA Says
By Jane Wollman Rusoff"Wall Street uses tricks to fool customers," Merrill advisor turned RIA Christopher Manske says.
June 10, 2024
Here's Where Advisors' Income Is Growing FastestAdvisors' income grew at least 36% year over year in these 15 metro areas, according to SmartAsset.
June 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley Loses Another FINRA Fight Over Deferred CompThe order comes as the firm seeks court intervention in a saga involving deferred compensation "clawback" litigation.
May 17, 2024
What the FTC's New Non-Compete Ban Means for Advisor RecruitingThe real reason unhappy advisors stay put has nothing to do with legal agreements, recruiter Jason Diamond says.
May 01, 2024
Cetera's Avantax Inks Acquisition of $760M Wealth FirmIntegrated Tax and Wealth Management's advisors will become W-2 employees of Avantax Planning Partners.
April 22, 2024
Fidelity Launches Organic Growth Hub for AdvisorsThe investment giant says focusing on "controllable practices" can boost growth regardless of external factors.
April 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Fights Back Against 'Clawback' RulingThe move follows a FINRA panel's ruling that the wirehouse pay over $3 million to eight of its former advisors.
April 05, 2024
3 Ways to Boost Your Services — and Your Advisory FeesAdvicePay found that in 2023, average pricing for monthly subscriptions was $265, a 6% year-over-year increase.