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.
Investment Fees (Much) Higher Than You Think
By John SullivanCharles Ellis doesnt think much of investment fees as they are currently structured.
April 11, 2012
5 Fee Disclosure Steps for Plan Sponsors (BenefitsPro)The deadline for plan sponsors to begin disclosing fees in the 401(k) space is fast approaching. Are you ready?
April 10, 2012
Barclays’ Diamond Deserves No Bonus: Shareholder GroupBob Diamond, the chief executive of Barclays, should not receive a bonus, and perhaps instead should be considered for a pay clawback, according to a shareholder advisory group.
April 06, 2012
Morgan Stanley Fortifies Clawback Rules for Deferred PayCEO James Gormans 2011 pay package cut by 25%, SEC filings show.
April 06, 2012
Forbes’ List of Highest Paid CEOs Is UnveiledIts that time of year; birds are singing, allergies are kicking, occupiers are occupying and Forbes has released its annual list of the most highly paid CEOs.
April 03, 2012
WellPoint CEO Compensation SlipsBraly's 2011 compensation package included about $10 million in stock and option awards.
April 03, 2012
What Morningstar’s FeeCheck Tells Us About AUM FeesA new widget on Advisor Workstation allows you to compare the fees and commissions you charge with some of your peers. Is it worth your while?
March 29, 2012
Compensation Spending Down at Goldman, Up at Smaller FirmsGoldman Sachs ended 2011 with one of the lowest compensation-to-revenue ratios of the publicly traded investment banks, 42%, according to SNL Financial analysis.