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.
Which Countries Have the Lowest Fund Fees?
By Michael S. FischerPrice wars in the ETF space have continued to put downward pressure on fund fees worldwide, Morningstar reports.
March 10, 2022
9 Most Overpaid CEOs in Financial ServicesThese execs' performance doesn't justify their pay packages, according to As You Sow.
March 01, 2022
RIAs Defend Their Turf Through Service Expansion: CerulliRIAs are adding high-end services to stand out as BDs are looking more and more RIA-like.
February 14, 2022
Why Working With Strippers Makes Sense for Financial Planners"There's value to working with stigmatized groups and in markets that aren't overly saturated," CFP Lindsey Swanson says.
February 09, 2022
Why IBDs Are Changing Their Recruiting DealsCommonwealth now bases forgivable notes on AUM instead of production levels, following a similar move by LPL.
February 04, 2022
Will the SEC Ban 12b-1 Fees?Their use is declining as the SEC targets conflicts of interest. But are they a "lesser evil"?
February 02, 2022
Here's How Much RIAs Pay Their Employees: SchwabRIA firms are increasingly offering more than traditional compensation to compete for talent, according to a report from Schwab.
December 30, 2021
'Upfront Money Should Be a Spice, Not a Main Course': Recruiter Jon HenschenForgivable notes "should not be a primary motive for moving, by any means," Henschen tells ThinkAdvisor.