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.
Flat Fees or Fees on AUM, Take 4: The Sweet Smell of Success
By Bob ClarkThe many comments on my last blog raise new questions, and suggest new answers, on which fee structure is better for clients and advisors.
March 31, 2014
Turning Compliant Clients Into Top Referral AdvocatesCareful compliance can build extraordinary client loyalty and make them angel advocates for your firm, says Katherine Vessenes.
March 28, 2014
Insurers face tougher EU scrutiny on payIn a bid to link pay to a firms longer-term performance, insurers would have to hand over a substantial portion of bonuses for at least three years.
March 28, 2014
No, Asset-Based Fees Don’t Make Any Sense"Better than commissions" isn't an adequate defense of the AUM model. There are many advisors who prove that a retainer or hourly fee model works.
March 20, 2014
New Hire Roundup: BlackRock Names Jones CIO for Americas StocksIn addition, Sibson Consulting announced that Shane Conlon has joined the firm as a senior retirement consultant.
March 19, 2014
How to Break Impasse Over CFP Board’s Comp Disclosure RulesWith the CFP Board seemingly unwilling or unable to clarify its compensation disclosure rules, the FPA or another group should prod the Board into action.
February 20, 2014
Doctors tell exchange to fix directoriesMost major California carriers are paying less for QHP enrollees.
February 20, 2014
Wis. bill could change LTCI comp rulesSenate Bill 581 would affect pay for replacing policies.