Compensation transparency and a lower chance of conflicts of interest are two pros of using a fee-only financial advisor.

Seven in 10 broker/dealer advisors say they’re satisfied with their current compensation packages, yet more than half of wirehouse advisors (62%) indicate their compensation plans are overly complex, ...

Far from simply being a recruiting and retention tool, financial advisor compensation plans are turning into important growth and valuation engines, according to succession planning experts.

Firms don't have to tell advisors to chase wealthy clients and big accounts. Their pay policies often do it for them. Processing Content And judging by the base pay grids many large wealth managers ...

Understand what fiduciary duty entails and why it matters when selecting the right expert to manage your money ...

Financial advisors are enjoying asset-based compensation that is at the highest its been since 2007, but they are largely failing to modernize their operations, according to a Fidelity study. The ...

When I’m sitting across the desk from an advisor, discussing their business and areas where our firm can serve them, one consistent problem arises: advisors don’t always understand their compensation ...

Some financial advisors might charge a hefty fee, treat you to lunch, and ask for referrals while still managing your ...