Compensation
Compensation
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Phil Waxelbaum, a longtime industry recruiter, talks about what large firms can do and are doing to remain attractive to long-standing advisory teams with sizable sums under management.
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The GameStop saga is long over, but the retail investors who drove it could turn into long-term clients if wealth management firms adapt to changing times.
January 19 -
The board granted Dimon a $1.5 million salary and $34.5 million of performance-based incentive compensation.
January 19 -
Expanding its wealth arm will be a "huge focus" of the megabank, according to its CEO.
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The exit of the shuttered regional bank's wealth arm to JPMorgan overshadowed a highly profitable year for the BNY Mellon unit that houses the giant custodian.
January 16 -
Retirement plan sponsors and their financial advisors receive guidance from the IRS on how the Secure 2.0 Act opened the door for "de minimis financial incentives."
January 16 -
The renewal of a major clearing and custody contract reflects how the BNY Mellon-owned firm is trying to win business from a burgeoning cast of rivals.
January 11 -
For advisors seeking a type of independence that defies industry norms of success, two female CFPs have launched a co-op promising to be a firm of one's own.
January 10 -
The retirement legislation has several new provisions that tackle student loan debt, emergency savings and retirement benefits for small businesses.
January 9 -
Between the diapers, doctor visits, toys, formula and the delivery itself, having a baby is expensive. How can a mother-to-be get ready?
January 4 -
From the rise of ChatGPT to ESG hypocrisy and in-depth reporting on DEI issues in wealth management, these are the stories that garnered awards for FP reporters in 2023.
December 29 -
Musk, Zuckerberg, Benioff and Altman couldn't avoid standing in a negative spotlight.
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Leading by example and encouraging authentic connections with employees can set good managers apart.
December 28 -
The wealth management industry continues efforts to confront long- standing diversity issues. But those putting in the work know there is a long way to go.
December 27 -
Issues like Medicare increases and student loan relief will impact employees' ability to plan for their financial future.
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Though more women are entering the industry, gender bias and other historical barriers remain.
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LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, Raymond James, Ameriprise and other industry giants drove a much bigger volume of transitions this year.
December 22 -
The pending acquisition furthers the firm's plans to be a dominant giant, but it also poses tests of its recruiting, capital structure and ongoing reorganization.
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The sixth-largest U.S. bank has big plans to grow its private bank by developing young talent, as it prepares to target many of the hottest markets for young wealth.
December 19 -
Gen X workers have the biggest gap between their savings and what they think they need to save for retirement than any other generation in the workforce.
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