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.
Wells Fargo 2016 Comp Plan Pushes FAs to Give Away Small Accounts
By Janet LevauxAdvisors are being encouraged to transfer clients with $65,000 or less in assets to other professionals at the company.
November 24, 2015
Morgan Stanley Adds Bonuses for Advisors Who Land Cash-Heavy ClientsUnder Morgan Stanley's 2016 comp plan, advisors can receive $5,000 to $50,000 a year for growth in clients who are cash management engaged.
November 19, 2015
Is a 401(k)-to-IRA Rollover Worth It? FeeX Runs the NumbersWhen clients change jobs, should they roll their 401(k) into an IRA? FeeX, which tracks hidden account fees, says usually there's one clear answer.
November 06, 2015
Owner-advisors enjoyed double-digit increase in pay in 2014The report attributes the double-digit rise in owner compensation at advisor firms mainly to a "leverage effect."
November 06, 2015
Owner-advisors enjoyed double-digit increase in pay in 2014The report attributes the double-digit rise in owner compensation at advisor firms mainly to a "leverage effect."
October 21, 2015
Why the Industry, and Consumers, Need Best Practices for Financial AdvisorsConsumers need to know who they are working with and what they can expect from their advisors at all times.
October 12, 2015
On a downward trajectory: Defined contribution plan feesThe median record-keeping fee in 2015 is $64 per plan participant, down from $70 a year earlier and $118 in 2006.
October 12, 2015
On a downward trajectory: Defined contribution plan feesThe median record-keeping fee in 2015 is $64 per plan participant, down from $70 a year earlier and $118 in 2006.