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.
Here's Where Advisors' Income Is Growing Fastest
By Michael S. FischerAdvisors' income grew at least 36% year over year in these 15 metro areas, according to SmartAsset.
May 01, 2024
Cetera's Avantax Inks Acquisition of $760M Wealth FirmIntegrated Tax and Wealth Management's advisors will become W-2 employees of Avantax Planning Partners.
April 22, 2024
Fidelity Launches Organic Growth Hub for AdvisorsThe investment giant says focusing on "controllable practices" can boost growth regardless of external factors.
April 10, 2024
Morgan Stanley Fights Back Against 'Clawback' RulingThe move follows a FINRA panel's ruling that the wirehouse pay over $3 million to eight of its former advisors.
April 05, 2024
3 Ways to Boost Your Services — and Your Advisory FeesAdvicePay found that in 2023, average pricing for monthly subscriptions was $265, a 6% year-over-year increase.
April 03, 2024
7 Tips for Advisors Planning to Break AwayThe growing independent RIA space includes both entrepreneurial younger advisors and those within sight of retirement.
March 29, 2024
The Best View of Closely Held Business Transactions: It's a ProcessA sale or similar liquidity event is not a one-time occurrence for either the buyer or seller.
March 28, 2024
Are Advisors Giving Conflicted Social Security Advice?Households with advisors claim benefits earlier on average, a new paper by David Blanchett and Jason Fichtner finds.