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.
February 13, 2025
Schwab to Raise Advisor Network Referral Fees by 5%The fee changes for advisors utilizing the Schwab Advisor Network program will take effect later in 2025.
February 06, 2025
UBS Expects Advisor Attrition Due to Pay CutsThe wirehouse's revamped incentive structure, intended to boost growth, reduces payouts for advisors with production under $750,000.
January 17, 2025
Goldman Gives CEO Solomon $80M to Stay Put, Hikes Pay 26%The retention awards for both him and President John Waldren entail no stock-performance metrics.
January 13, 2025
The 4 Types of Prospects and How to Sell to ThemLongtime sales consultant Nancy Bleeke Noel tells ThinkAdvisor the keys to overcoming objections and adding clients.
January 06, 2025
8 Funds That Are Cutting Expense Ratios: MorningstarThree funds are from Fidelity, which has kept performance fees despite their losing favor in the investing world.
December 23, 2024
Merrill to Settle Overtime Suit for $4.9MThe firm is establishing a fund to settle allegations that it underpaid certain salaried advisors and trainees.
December 09, 2024
ETF Share Classes in Mutual Funds: What to KnowAbout three dozen asset managers are seeking to offer an ETF share class.