Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence’s annual survey on fintech, regtech, and the role of compliance in 2021 reported that “the adoption and implementation of technology has taken a huge step forward during the pandemic and sector growth is expected to accelerate...
The foundation of a successful incentive compensation design is built on strategic planning and benchmarking. As the fall season is upon us, now is the time to develop your advisor compensation plans for the upcoming year. In our Fall 2022 Advisor Compensation...
In a recent article from Kehrer Bielan Research and Consulting, The Cautionary Tale of the Bank-Owned Broker-Dealer, they pointed out that banks and credit unions that work with third-party broker-dealers continue to outpace their counterparts with bank-owned...
In our recent webinar, Best Practices in Advisor Succession Planning, we explored industry trends, effective models, and the role of technology in financial advisor succession planning. Our speakers included: Arthur Osman, Consultant at Kehrer Bielan Research &...
As a growing number of investors switch from commission-based brokerage to fee-only RIAs, the market has responded in kind. FINRA data shows that the number of FINRA-registered broker-dealers fell by 17% in the past eight years, while SEC-registered RIAs have grown by...