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.
Kitces: Why Advisors Must Specialize Now
By Jeff BermanThe average annual income of a traditional financial advisor is 12% less than a niche advisor's, he says,
July 22, 2022
4 Reasons to Fight for Financial Planners' Legal RecognitionThis push may involve lots of resources and many years of planning and effort, but the FPA is ready to lead it.
June 23, 2022
In Today's Tight Job Market, It Pays to Review CompensationHere are the pros and cons of some salary and benefit structures that are common in the advisory business.
June 21, 2022
Which Firms Are Really Driven by Financial Planning?While financial plan-driven investing has grown dramatically, it's not as widely practiced as you may think.
June 02, 2022
Kitces: To Serve Clients More Efficiently, Think Beyond the ObviousIf you think your only options for meeting special client needs are to say yes or no, keep thinking, Kitces says.
May 31, 2022
SEC Hits Madison Avenue Securities Over Revenue Sharing, 12b-1 FeesThe firm must pay more than $800,000.
May 20, 2022
How Raymond James Keeps Luring Advisors From Rivals"Recruiting is still strong" despite market turmoil and stiff competition for talent, Private Client Group President Scott Curtis says.
May 20, 2022
Fee-Based Advisors Face Demand for More Services: Franklin Templeton CEOThey are now expected to provide services that used to be only for the wealthiest, CEO Jenny Johnson said.