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.
RIAs Open to New Billing Methods, Study Shows
By Jeff BermanAdvisors are increasingly exploring alternatives to quarterly billing, an Advyzon study shows.
November 16, 2022
DPL Set to Distribute Corebridge Financial AnnuitiesCorebridge brings two commission-free annuity products to the DPL platform, both geared to fee-only financial advisors.
November 08, 2022
4 Ways to Make a Move — With Fewer HeadachesWhile switching firms is a major undertaking, the fear of what this process entails should not hold you back.
November 02, 2022
What Separates the Best RIAs From the Rest: SchwabAverage RIA assets doubled in the past five years, but that growth isn't spread equally, Schwab's research shows.
November 02, 2022
BD Deals: When Do Advisors Win, Lose?The size of the firm being sold and of the acquiring firm can make a big difference in advisor retention.
October 26, 2022
5 Steps to Boosting Your Independence — TodayThis is the best time in decades for advisors to upgrade and strategically position their practices, says one recruiter.
October 24, 2022
How to Maintain RIA Independence Amid a Wave of ConsolidationNew client demands, lower trading revenue and a search for economies of scale have triggered increased M&A, but not all firms aim to sell.
October 14, 2022
Will Fidelity Steal Advisors' Rollover Lunch?Fidelity's new platform could lead more retirees to annuitize their 401(k) instead of rolling it into an advised account.