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.
Fees and Fiduciary: Good Business, Bad Marketing, Pt. 2
By Michael E. KitcesWhat do todays affluent investors really want? One implication of the Sullivan/Northstar research: advisors who frequently talk about fiduciary could actually reduce trust with prospective clients.
June 21, 2012
401(k)s for Dummies: Tick Tock Time BombOpportunity is not just knocking; its literally kicking down your door.
June 21, 2012
401(k)s for Dummies: Tick Tock Time BombOpportunity is not just knocking; its literally kicking down your door.
June 21, 2012
Eurozone Slumps Further as Fidelity Predicts Bailouts for Spain, ItalyDespite the formation of a new government in Greece and a rescue for the banking sector in Spain, it looks as if a long, hot summer is in store for the eurozone.
June 15, 2012
401(k) Disclosure May Spark Market Shake-upWith new rules lifting the veil on 401(k) fees, sponsors now understand what they're paying for. And they may think twice about the retirement plan they offer.
June 06, 2012
Figures Don’t Lie. Well, Actually, Sometimes They DoLike, for instance, on why paying a 1% annual fee for managing your assets is, in fact, not such a bad deal.
June 05, 2012
5 Ways to Avoid Hidden 401(k) Fees (Time Moneyland)The debate over making 401(k) fees transparent begs the question: Why not just avoid the fees?
June 04, 2012
Investment Fees (Much) Higher Than You ThinkCharles Ellis doesnt think much of investment fees as they are currently structured.