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.
Pressure Is On as Wells Fargo Names New CEO
By Janet LevauxCan Charles Scharf restore the firm's reputation after years of scandals?
August 21, 2019
Sen. Warren Presses Wells Fargo on Fees for Closed AccountsThe senator has given the bank several weeks to answer questions about the alleged charges.
July 18, 2019
'Boring' Year Ahead for Merrill Comp Plan Changes, Exec SaysAfter lots of tinkering over the past two years, the Thunder Herd's Growth Grid should see little change in 2020, an executive says.
July 10, 2019
Why Now's the Time to Start Making Comp PlansWorking on compensation structures during the summer makes for better planning and easier times later in the year.
July 03, 2019
Massachusetts Finalizes Fee Table for RIA FirmsThe fee table will be required for all state-registered RIAs to file beginning January 1, 2020.
July 03, 2019
7 Things Your Friends Should Know About Your BusinessIf they know what you do, they'll come to you instead of your competitors when they need advice.
June 19, 2019
Woman Scammed on Dating Site Sues VC PrincipalsThey trolled a millionaire dating site to defraud wealthy women, a California lawsuit claims.
May 06, 2019
Fund Fees Race to the Bottom: How Low Will They Go?Cerulli explores how client demand for low fees could affect the future of revenue sharing.