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 Advisors' 2026 Comp Plan Boosts Pay for Multi-Gen Accounts
By John ManganaroThe firm is maintaining the core structure of its compensation plan for the fifth year in a row.
September 19, 2025
Morgan Stanley to Boost Advisors' Monthly Pay, Reduce Deferred Comp in 2026The change comes as the wirehouse fights a legal battle over its deferred compensation plan.
September 16, 2025
UBS' 2026 Comp Grid Shows Focus on HNW ClientsThe firm is making a substantial number of changes to its advisor compensation strategy.
September 12, 2025
DOL Backs Morgan Stanley on Deferred CompAdvisors who left the wirehouse have argued they're owed millions in deferred compensation.
September 10, 2025
State-Registered Investment Advisors, by the NumbersHere's a look at RIAs with $100 million or less under management.
September 10, 2025
Brighthouse Buyout Comes Down to One Bidder and Plenty of DoubtsThe life insurer's new owner could be Aquarian, the parent of Investors Heritage Life.
September 05, 2025
RIA Industry 'Trending Toward Mediocrity': ReportRIAs' employee development and compensation practices are falling short, DeVoe & Co. finds in a new survey.
September 03, 2025
Here's How Much Financial Planners Earned in 2024CFPs earned 13% more than planners without the certification, according to a new survey.