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.
Vanguard, Empower to Pay $25M Over Failures Tied to Advisor Compensation
By Melanie WaddellThe two firms failed to disclose conflicts in connection with their managed account programs, the SEC says.
August 12, 2025
Recruiting Deals Offer More Than Money, But the Money's Really Good, TooThere’s a rush to get the assets of longer-tenured advisors before they get locked up in a sunset package.
August 05, 2025
Wall Street Bonuses Are Set to Rise in 2025Demand for wealth managers could see financial advisor payouts rise as much as 5%, according to Johnson Associates.
July 11, 2025
7 Ways to Answer 'How Much Do You Charge?'Advisors help clients plan for financial independence yet are often given pushback on fees.
May 30, 2025
Some Affluent Investors Still Prefer Commission-Based AdviceAccommodating different preferences can create a lucrative pipeline for turning self-directed customers into fully advised clients, Cerulli suggests.
May 12, 2025
Why Fewer Young People Are Becoming Financial AdvisorsThe advice business "has become a harder nut to crack" as fees keep falling, says recruiter Bill Willis.
April 30, 2025
The 1% AUM Fee Is Fading: CerulliFinancial professionals must adapt their fee structures to cater to the next generation of clients, a study found.
April 24, 2025
What to Make of LPL's Loan Forgiveness Pledge for Commonwealth AdvisorsThe move was labeled an "interesting concession from LPL" by advisor, author and speaker Michael Kitces.