Check back weekly for the next story, or find the pieces by following Salinger on LinkedIn. The fees collected by financial advisors can often start healthy, passionate debates within the profession, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Picture yourself sitting across from a financial advisor who's charging you fees that slowly drain your retirement savings. For decades, retirees had no choice but to trust the numbers presented to ...

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The AUM model is a straight percentage fee charged annually on the total value of the assets the advisor manages for you. It is the usual model used by wealth management professionals. AUM fees ...

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 ...

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

Understand how wealth managers and financial advisors differ in scope, specialization and fee structure to find which fits your situation best Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

Financial advisors typically focus on investment management, while financial planners help create a roadmap for your finances Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace is a ...