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.
The Problem With Retainers
By Angie HerbersEven though it's too early to have any hard data, I've been hearing troubling reports from advisors I know and in some online chat rooms...
July 20, 2009
Move Sustainable VAs To The Front BurnerMost variable annuity insurers believe there is no returning to the tax-deferred wrappers of over a decade ago.
July 19, 2009
Move Sustainable VAs To The Front BurnerMost variable annuity insurers believe there is no returning to the tax-deferred wrappers of over a decade ago.
June 23, 2009
Judge Says AIG Has Trouble Proving SICO CaseThe trial judge presiding over the stock ownership battle between American International Group and Starr International Company said he doubts AIG can prove its case.
June 11, 2009
Witness: Pay Is TrickyWhen Congress tries to fix leaks in executive pay regulation, it may create new leaks, a finance professor warned lawmakers.
June 10, 2009
Feds Act On Executive CompTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says regulators will consider whether supplemental retirement packages properly align the interests of executives and shareholders at public companies.
June 10, 2009
Feds Act On Executive CompTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says regulators will consider whether supplemental retirement packages properly align the interests of executives and shareholders at public companies.
June 08, 2009
Graphic: Advisor compensation trendThis graphic show financial advisor compensation by revenue source, whether commisison, fee or a combination.