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.
Wall Street Salaries Fall Further From Pandemic Heights
By Todd GillespieThe 5.2% drop on the prior year was largely due to smaller bonuses, which were $176,500 on average.
September 25, 2024
Envestnet Wins Shareholder Approval for Sale to Bain CapitalMore than 99% of the votes at a special shareholder meeting were cast in favor of the sale.
September 17, 2024
What's Behind Fidelity's Move to Restrict 401(k) Login SharingThe move highlights tension between cybersecurity and the freedom of advisors and clients to use account data.
September 06, 2024
Here's How Much Financial Planners Were Paid in 2023The median total compensation for CFPs was 10% higher than that of other planners, a study finds.
September 06, 2024
RIA Hid Fee Hikes From Clients, SEC SaysThe firm charged $1.36 million in higher fees it failed to properly disclose, a lawsuit says.
September 05, 2024
A $25 Vanguard Fee Glitch Is Now FixedVanguard says it has refunded customers who were mistakenly charged a new service fee.
September 03, 2024
Fast-Growing Firms Do These Things Well: StudyMany RIAs are focused on moving upmarket, but a new survey warns that might be a mistake.
August 20, 2024
Risks Are Piling Up for Firms' Cash Sweep Programs: ReportThe uptick in litigation and regulatory activities could entail higher costs, which might hurt advisor recruiting deals, an expert says.