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.
State-Registered Investment Advisors, by the Numbers
By Michael S. FischerHere's a look at RIAs with $100 million or less under management.
September 03, 2025
Here's How Much Financial Planners Earned in 2024CFPs earned 13% more than planners without the certification, according to a new survey.
August 29, 2025
Vanguard, Empower to Pay $25M Over Failures Tied to Advisor CompensationThe two firms failed to disclose conflicts in connection with their managed account programs, the SEC says.
August 15, 2025
LPL Rolling Out AI-Powered Tools to Help Advisors 'Earn More'The firm will invest $50 million to add “clarity and intelligence to every payout,” it said at the Focus conference.
August 14, 2025
Prospects Want More Than Referrals When Picking an Advisor: SurveyOver 80% of investors want to read online reviews of advisors and understand their reputation before hiring them.
August 12, 2025
Recruiting Deals Offer More Than Money, But the Money's Really Good, TooThere’s a rush to get the assets of longer-tenured advisors before they get locked up in a sunset package.
August 05, 2025
Wall Street Bonuses Are Set to Rise in 2025Demand for wealth managers could see financial advisor payouts rise as much as 5%, according to Johnson Associates.
July 11, 2025
7 Ways to Answer 'How Much Do You Charge?'Advisors help clients plan for financial independence yet are often given pushback on fees.