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.
DPL Set to Distribute Corebridge Financial Annuities
By John ManganaroCorebridge brings two commission-free annuity products to the DPL platform, both geared to fee-only financial advisors.
November 02, 2022
BD Deals: When Do Advisors Win, Lose?The size of the firm being sold and of the acquiring firm can make a big difference in advisor retention.
October 26, 2022
5 Steps to Boosting Your Independence — TodayThis is the best time in decades for advisors to upgrade and strategically position their practices, says one recruiter.
October 24, 2022
How to Maintain RIA Independence Amid a Wave of ConsolidationNew client demands, lower trading revenue and a search for economies of scale have triggered increased M&A, but not all firms aim to sell.
October 14, 2022
Will Fidelity Steal Advisors' Rollover Lunch?Fidelity's new platform could lead more retirees to annuitize their 401(k) instead of rolling it into an advised account.
October 03, 2022
Cost-Conscious Investors Open to Using a Robo-AdvisorAmong Americans without a financial advisor, 80% would consider getting a robo-advisor if they knew it would be less costly.
September 29, 2022
10 Best & Worst HSAs for Investing: 2022Morningstar ranked 10 major providers on factors like fees and the quality and variety of investments.
September 19, 2022
SEC Warns Investors on Performance ClaimsThe commission tells investors to make sure they understand how performance claims are calculated and presented.