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.
Tips for deciphering DC plan fees
By Paula Aven GladychRetirement plans are required to disclose their fees, but that means wading through the information to find out what the costs really are.
April 01, 2013
Bonuses Up 8%: ReportWall Street bonuses should be up about 8% this season and total $20 billion, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. But experts caution that this increase doesnt necessarily translate into much these days for advisors.
March 19, 2013
Top 5 'dos' for financial advisorsThese five rules are the ones your practice will live or die by.
March 15, 2013
Are You Charging Enough for Your Services? Most Likely, NoFinancial advisors are underselling their services, typically discounting their feesand needlessly so, according to Pusateri Consulting and Training.
March 05, 2013
Bonus Season’s Cash Payouts ‘De Minimis,’ Expert SaysThe latest figures dont make an ugly picture for Wall Street employees any prettier.
March 04, 2013
Mandated DC fee disclosure has little positive impactA study finds no change in the number of participants who knew how much they paid in fees before and after the 2012 regulations.
March 04, 2013
Mandated DC fee disclosure has little positive impactA study finds no change in the number of participants who knew how much they paid in fees before and after the 2012 regulations.
February 27, 2013
401(k) Plan Costs Fell in 2012Total plan costs for retirement plans have fallen in the last year, according to the 13th edition of the 401k Averages Book.