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.
AIG Narrows Executive Plan Termination Payouts
By Staff WriterAmerican International Group Inc. says it is changing the approach it will be using to shut down 14 elective deferred compensation programs.AIG, New York, will ...
November 30, 2008
Software Firm Shifts To Green PrintingBenefit Software Inc. is using recycled paper and soy-based inks from Custom Printing Inc.
November 25, 2008
AIG Rules Out 2008 Management BonusAmerican International Group Inc. has set Edward Liddy's salary at $1, eliminated 2008 annual bonuses for top company executives, and restricted the top executives' 2009 ...
November 01, 2008
Measure Twice, Sell OnceBy Brad Buffermann, David Grau, and Bob Clark Down markets are traditionally good for independent advisory practices. Many firms get a flood of new clients deserting...
November 01, 2008
The Essence of IndependenceThe heavy hits taken by wirehouse firms during the last few months' turmoil have led many brokers who may have idly thought about going independent...
October 01, 2008
Playing FairWhen it comes to negotiating compensation for yourself, you should propose a fair compensation package. In using that phrase, I'm not talking about those "fair...
October 01, 2008
Know ThyselfI get a lot of e-mails and chat room inquiries (the preferred mode of communication of my generation) from NexGen advisors asking how much they...
September 19, 2008
Panel Schedules AIG HearingThe House Oversight Committee plans to meet Oct. 7 to review the "regulatory mistakes and financial excesses" that led to the current problems at American ...