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.
Feds Act On Executive Comp
By Allison BellTreasury Secretary Timothy Geithner says regulators will consider whether supplemental retirement packages properly align the interests of executives and shareholders at public companies.
June 01, 2009
Compensation Capers, Part IIIn my May 4 column, I wrote about the problems that often occur when adverse parties tinker with compensation plans.
May 31, 2009
Compensation Capers, Part IIIn my May 4 column, I wrote about the problems that often occur when adverse parties tinker with compensation plans.
May 01, 2009
Formulas for Success: Are You Overpaid?Several months of populist outrage over the sins of Wall Street have stunned the financial community. With every action comes a louder reaction. The proposed...
April 22, 2009
House argues for improved 401(k) fee disclosureHouse Democrats held a hearing Wednesday to discuss legislation introduced this week that aims to improve 401(k) fee disclosure. The Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee...
February 01, 2009
Renewed FocusWith the recent market turmoil in the financial sector and global stock markets, corporate-governance issues are front, right and center. This includes greater scrutiny...
January 29, 2009
Obama Signs Wage Discrimination BillPresident Obama has signed his first bill, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009.
January 09, 2009
Lawmakers Attack Executive Comp MovesRep. Barney Frank has introduced a bailout program overhaul bill that could affect executive compensation arrangements at companies seeking government help.Frank, D-Mass., chairman of the ...