Before you agree to work with a financial advisor, you need to understand exactly how they’re compensated. If you’re afraid you’ll seem rude by asking, don’t worry: Your advisor is required to ...

We analyzed everything from advisor credentials to fees to portfolio options at some of the larger and more well-known ...

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Make sure you understand what fees you’ll be charged. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

Within the financial advisory industry, there’s plenty of debate about whether the fee-only model is always best for clients. That’s a separate question from adhering to the fiduciary standard, which ...

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, ...

Question: “I think I need a new financial adviser because I feel like I’m being eaten up by fees. I don’t know where to turn. What are reasonable fees and when can someone DIY their finances instead ...

Asset-based fee compression among financial advisors is expected to escalate by 2026, according to new research from Cerulli Associates. Processing Content In a survey of financial planners, advisors ...

Before you hire a financial planner, you need to make sure they're a good fit for your long-term goals. Asking these ...

Some financial advisors are paid by mutual fund companies for as long as their clients own their funds. Here's how it works.

The results of Morningstar's latest study tracking fees and performance finds accelerating consolidation and commodification ...

Ray Griffin takes a look at the fee-for-service debate and explains why this model will benefit clients and financial advisers alike. There is now an across-the-board transition to a fee-for-service ...