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.
UBS Delays Advisor Pay Cut From 12b-1 Fees
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinThe delayed cuts are separate from other compensation changes UBS made this year.
March 18, 2025
72% of Advisor Revenue Is Fee-Based: CerulliIn contrast, commission-based revenues have plummeted to 23% of an average advisor’s revenue, the study found.
March 13, 2025
Vanguard Faces Class-Action Suit Over $100 Exit FeeThe charge is a "junk fee" meant to penalize customers who close accounts, the suit contends.
February 21, 2025
Arta Expands Services to Help Advisors Manage Their Own WealthFinance professionals including advisors, analysts, portfolio managers and brokers face distinct challenges in managing their personal investments.
February 14, 2025
Low-Cost Vanguard Generates the Most Fee Revenue: MorningstarVanguard's "hugeness" enables it to gobble market share as its low costs attract investors, Morningstar says.
February 14, 2025
Morgan Stanley Pays CEO Ted Pick $34M in First Year Leading BankHe was paid $44 million for 2023, which included a $20 million special bonus amid the leadership transition.
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.