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.
Switching BDs? Beware of Hidden Costs
By Mark ConteyAdvisors considering transition deals need to look out for changes that could hamper their ability to serve clients.
October 25, 2021
Rick Ferri: Advisor Fees Are 'Last Bastion of Gluttony' in Investment IndustryProviding both advice and portfolio management is a conflict of interest, the consultant tells ThinkAdvisor.
October 14, 2021
Ron Carson: Stop Using the Word 'Fee'"No one likes fees, but we're all willing to make an investment in our future," the Carson Group CEO said in a wide-ranging panel discussion.
September 30, 2021
Kitces: The 5 Trends Shaking Up the Advisor WorldA new wave of technological disruption is here, Michael Kitces says. What's an advisor to do?
September 23, 2021
4 SEC Hot Buttons Advisors Should Address ImmediatelyThe agency is in a prickly mood, and may compel advisors to reimburse clients if certain disclosures aren't met.
September 21, 2021
How Proprietary Advisory Platforms Conflict With Fiduciary StandardsTo keep assets flowing to their best profit centers, some BDs are keeping their advisors in the dark on better offerings.
September 16, 2021
Edward Jones Plans Pay Equity Studies, $150M in DonationsThe firm's initiatives include an anticipated $150 million in philanthropic contributions in the U.S. and Canada in the next five years.
September 15, 2021
Quarter of RIAs Now Charge Flat Fees: StudyIn a survey Advyzon also asked advisors how they preferred to bill their clients.