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.
Upping the Ante
By Bob ClarkIn my April 3 blog (See What Morningstars FeeCheck Tells Us About AUM Fees, AdvisorOne.com), I wrote that because FeeCheck is based primarily on data from brokers, the high AUM fee levels it references and recommendsfrom 1.6% to 2.5% on a vanilla portfoliodont reflect whats currently being charged in the...
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.
May 30, 2012
Not So Fast: A Cautionary Tale on Changing Your Advisory FeesYes, flat fees or retainers can smooth out your cash flow, but theres a little problem: clients dont like to pay a separate fee when their account balances sink.
May 24, 2012
GAO Report Recommends DOL Examine Definition of FiduciaryThe General Accounting Office has recommended that the Department of Labor examine the definition of fiduciary to determine if the definition captures the current relationship between sponsors and providers, the GAO discloses in a new report.