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.
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April 20, 2017
Critic of 'Overpaid' CEOs Dies at 82NYSE compensation consultant Graef Crystal criticized Citi's Weill and NYSE CEO Grasso, but labeled BofA's Moynihan as underpaid.
April 17, 2017
The Game Theory of Overbooking FlightsDelta said it could increase the incentives for voluntary denied boarding. But what if insights from game theory inform passengers reactions?
April 03, 2017
Not All 90% Payouts Are Created EqualWhile the payouts of prospective independent firms may appear similar, there can be a wide income disparity between advisors.
April 03, 2017
Solicitor Arrangements: An Overlooked Casualty of DOL Fiduciary RuleAdvisors with solicitor relationships should examine agreements to make sure they don't run afoul of the DOL fiduciary rule.
March 31, 2017
How Advisors Should Respond to Fee Challenges by ClientsMore clients and prospects are asking about advisory fees these days, and some of those discussions are resulting in lower fees. What to do?
March 23, 2017
Ackman's Investors Won't Get Their YachtsChanneling Fred Schwed Jr., theres at least one more question hanging over Bill Ackman's Valeant debacle.
March 16, 2017
How to Comply Now With Labor's Fiduciary Rule(s)Here are some guidelines on what rules apply to investment recommendations, retirement plans and IRAs until the rule is eventually killed.