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.
Morgan Stanley Alters Advisor Comp Plan, Offering Discount Stock in 2013
By Janet LevauxThe bonus for total revenue in 2013 will be cut by 2% to cover compensation adjustments next year.
September 25, 2012
Advisors Feel Pinch of Compensation SqueezeMany advisors expect to see a slight lift in pay in 2012, but with the sluggish economic recovery, ongoing global challenges and relentless cost-cutting, there is little reason to bring out the bubbly.
September 25, 2012
Striving for Sustainability: 2012 Growth by Design StudyGrowth is the lifeblood of the independent advisory industry.
September 25, 2012
Simplicity ItselfAs Ive noted before, I dont usually write about the people or the companies that I consult with, due to the obvious conflicts of interest.
September 05, 2012
Morgan Stanley Loses Two Teams, Ex-NFL Player to Barclays, AmeripriseThe New York group includes ex-Jets receiver Wayne Chrebet, while the New Haven team moves with close to $1 million in production.
August 29, 2012
Breakaway Brokers May Be Driving Up AUM FeesAnswering one CPA/advisor reader's query about raising fees prompts a closer look at fees over all: Charge more? Charge separately? How will clients react? All is revealed
August 17, 2012
Changing Voting Standards Start to Threaten Corporate DirectorsA high level of withhold votes for corporate board nominees is an indicator of investor concern with a specific company, according to a study released Thursday by the Investor Responsibility Research Center Institute.
July 11, 2012
Hourly Advice Sounds Good, but for Most Advisors, It Just Doesn’t PencilSo you want to smooth out revenues, advisor, and think hourly fees are the answer? There are some problems with that scenario