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.
Commissions vs. fees: What’s best for clients?
By Ed McCarthyIf you want to start a heated debate among financial advisors, ask which compensation model best serves clients: commissions or fees?
April 29, 2014
District courts get more discretion — and more scrutinyThe Supreme Court's Highmark ruling may limit the effects of its Octane ruling.
April 29, 2014
District courts get more discretion — and more scrutinyThe Supreme Court's Highmark ruling may limit the effects of its Octane ruling.
April 29, 2014
Flat Fees or AUM, the Final Chapter (Maybe): The Retired ClientElliot Weir advances the discussion on which is better for advisors and clients: AUM fees or flat fees. With an assist from Michael Kitces.
April 28, 2014
Flat fees or a fee on AUM, Part 3The debate over flat fees or a fee on AUM continue, raising the question if there's ever an "evil" aspect to the fees.
April 22, 2014
AUM or flat fee compensation: Part 2Flat-fee or AUM? A debate rages on in the advisory world. Which side are you on?
April 22, 2014
AUM or flat fee compensation: Part 2Flat-fee or AUM? A debate rages on in the advisory world. Which side are you on?
April 17, 2014
Survey flags advisor shift to financial planningMore than 40 percent of advisors plan to offer comprehensive financial planning to their clients in 2016.