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.
Complaint Accusing Advisor of Churning Retirees' Accounts Dropped
By Dinah Wisenberg BrinIn the case, an RIA had been blamed for costing a couple over $800,000 through excessive and inappropriate trades.
July 22, 2024
Kitces: 5 Industry Trends Reshaping Financial AdviceThe advice business has reached a generational turning point, the popular blogger says.
July 16, 2024
Advisor360 Launches Bulk Repapering ServiceThe firm says its new service can transition up to 6,000 client accounts in a matter of minutes.
June 10, 2024
Here's Where Advisors' Income Is Growing FastestAdvisors' income grew at least 36% year over year in these 15 metro areas, according to SmartAsset.
June 03, 2024
Morgan Stanley Loses Another FINRA Fight Over Deferred CompThe order comes as the firm seeks court intervention in a saga involving deferred compensation "clawback" litigation.
May 17, 2024
What the FTC's New Non-Compete Ban Means for Advisor RecruitingThe real reason unhappy advisors stay put has nothing to do with legal agreements, recruiter Jason Diamond says.
May 08, 2024
Fee Savings From DOL Fiduciary Rule Could Top $55B: MorningstarTwo groups of investors will likely feel the biggest impact, according to a Morningstar report.
May 01, 2024
Cetera's Avantax Inks Acquisition of $760M Wealth FirmIntegrated Tax and Wealth Management's advisors will become W-2 employees of Avantax Planning Partners.