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.
Wells Fargo Simplifies Comp Hurdles for 2022
By Jeff BermanAt the same time, the wirehouse has enhanced the bonus opportunities for its registered representatives.
December 03, 2021
Morgan Stanley Adjusts Advisor Incentives for 2022 but Keeps Grid IntactStarting in July, net acquired asset growth will be focused on all client balances.
November 30, 2021
5 Reasons Going RIA Beats the IBD ModelIt's not an accident that the RIA channel is the fastest growing.
November 19, 2021
Employees Demand Better Financial Benefits: Morgan StanleyA survey finds that 61% of employees are paying more attention to financial benefits than they did a year ago.
November 17, 2021
Commissions Will Be Gone Within a Decade: American Portfolios' DolberThe industry veteran and LUMINARIES 2021 winner also says subscription-based services are on the rise.
November 10, 2021
SEC Finds Widespread Advisor Fee Calculation ErrorsErrors included overbilling, double-billing and using outdated fee schedules.
October 29, 2021
Switching BDs? Beware of Hidden CostsAdvisors considering transition deals need to look out for changes that could hamper their ability to serve clients.
October 27, 2021
Why the Wirehouse Advisor Is Still Alive — and KickingWhile many advisors have left the wirehouse firms, the majority of top-producing reps chose to stay. Here's why.