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.
Merrill Holds Advisor Pay Steady for 2025
By John ManganaroChanges made to the comp plan in 2024 were successful, advisor program head Tim Shook says.
October 15, 2024
BofA-Merrill Nears $6T in Assets Across Banking, Wealth ManagementExecutives on a quarterly earnings call cited strong momentum across all three business lines.
October 09, 2024
Wall Street Salaries Fall Further From Pandemic HeightsThe 5.2% drop on the prior year was largely due to smaller bonuses, which were $176,500 on average.
October 02, 2024
How Private Equity Ownership Will and Won't Change AssetMarkTwo top executives from the firm offered ThinkAdvisor an inside look at AssetMark's growth strategy.
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.