Discover the differences between fee-based and commission-based advisors, including their compensation models and fiduciary ...

The wealth management industry continues to see a decline in commission revenue and a steady rise in the fee-based model, with more than 77% of compensation expected to be in the form of fees by 2026, ...

Compensation is the “largest expense for a financial advisor” and ultimately drives the valuation of RIAs, says the CFO of the consulting firm FP Transitions.

Of all the tangled financial skeins advisors have to unravel, some of the most complicated can involve their own pay. Processing Content Now LPL Financial is hoping to use artificial intelligence to ...

Choosing the right financial advisor can help secure your future. This article tackles common fee structures to help you make ...

While advisor compensation as percentage of total expenses was down compared to last year’s survey, we note there is a mix shift to higher levels overall. As we observed last year, our survey shows ...

Stifel Financial Corp. reported a steep drop in financial adviser additions in 2024 compared to the prior year amid what the firm’s CEO called a “very competitive” recruiting environment on an ...