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.
Morgan Stanley Loses Another FINRA Fight Over Deferred Comp
By John ManganaroThe order comes as the firm seeks court intervention in a saga involving deferred compensation "clawback" litigation.
April 22, 2024
Fidelity Launches Organic Growth Hub for AdvisorsThe investment giant says focusing on "controllable practices" can boost growth regardless of external factors.
April 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Fights Back Against 'Clawback' RulingThe move follows a FINRA panel's ruling that the wirehouse pay over $3 million to eight of its former advisors.
April 05, 2024
3 Ways to Boost Your Services — and Your Advisory FeesAdvicePay found that in 2023, average pricing for monthly subscriptions was $265, a 6% year-over-year increase.
March 29, 2024
The Best View of Closely Held Business Transactions: It's a ProcessA sale or similar liquidity event is not a one-time occurrence for either the buyer or seller.
March 28, 2024
Are Advisors Giving Conflicted Social Security Advice?Households with advisors claim benefits earlier on average, a new paper by David Blanchett and Jason Fichtner finds.
March 25, 2024
Morgan Stanley to Pay $3M in FINRA Arbitration Over Deferred CompAmounts of deferred compensation to be paid to former advisors range from about $70,000 to more than $600,000.
March 22, 2024
House Panel Passes Bill to Quash DOL Independent Contractor RuleSupporting lawmakers say the rules are arbitrary and capricious under federal law.