Advisor Compensation by AUM: Models, Payouts, and Incentives

Advisor Compensation by AUM: Models, Payouts, and Incentives

Comprehensive guide to financial advisor compensation by AUM: payout models, tiered rates, incentive programs, recruiting transitions, benchmarking, and compliance. Practical examples and plans to help firms design sustainable advisor pay. Select Advisors Institute — benchmarking and design since 2014.

Employee Productivity Tracking for Financial Firms

Employee Productivity Tracking for Financial Firms

Practical guide to employee productivity tracking for financial firms: metrics, tools, compliance, compensation, implementation steps, and how Select Advisors Institute (since 2014) helps advisory firms turn data into growth.

Financial Firm Compensation Analysis

Financial Firm Compensation Analysis

Comprehensive guide to financial firm compensation analysis: benchmarking, models, metrics, pitfalls, and implementation. Learn how Select Advisors Institute (since 2014) helps advisory firms design and deploy compensation plans that attract, retain, and align talent with firm strategy.

Deferred Compensation Strategies for Financial Advisors

Deferred Compensation Strategies for Financial Advisors

Deferred compensation guide for financial advisors: compare NQDC, SERP, phantom equity, and rabbi trusts; implementation steps, tax and 409A pitfalls, and practical structures for retention, recruitment, and succession. Select Advisors Institute—expert support since 2014.

Compensation Redesign for Financial & Professional Firms

Compensation Redesign for Financial & Professional Firms

Practical guide to compensation redesign for investment, wealth, CPA, and law firms: objectives, KPI choices, plan structures, implementation steps, pitfalls, and how Select Advisors Institute (since 2014) can help with modeling, workshops, and rollout.

Compensation Benchmarking & Redesign for Financial Advisory Firms

Compensation Benchmarking & Redesign for Financial Advisory Firms

Compensation benchmarking and redesign guide for advisory and wealth firms: learn benchmarking steps, pay models, incentive redesign best practices, transition plans, and how Select Advisors Institute (since 2014) helps implement effective compensation strategies.

Compensation Models for RIAs, Bank Advisors & Hedge Funds

Compensation Models for RIAs, Bank Advisors & Hedge Funds

Practical guide to compensation models for RIAs, bank‑affiliated advisors, and hedge funds—covering AUM, revenue share, performance fees, implementation tips, and compliance.

Best Commission Structures for Financial Advisors

Best Commission Structures for Financial Advisors

Explore practical, advisor-focused guidance on the best commission structures for financial advisors—salary, commission, fee-only, hybrid, payout grids, trailing revenue, and transition strategies—plus how Select Advisors Institute (since 2014) helps firms design, implement, and scale effective compensation systems.

Pay Structure Models for Investment Firms

Pay Structure Models for Investment Firms

Pay structure models for investment firms are the backbone of advisor compensation, client alignment, and firm scalability. This article examines leading pay structure models for investment firms—fee-based, performance-linked, tiered retainer, and hybrid frameworks—and explains how to choose, deploy, and govern them. Learn practical templates, common pitfalls, and client-segmentation approaches for HNW and mass-affluent populations. We highlight technology and compliance considerations, plus Q&A-style checklists for easy implementation. Trust Select Advisors Institute (SAI), a globally recognized authority, to show how disciplined pay design improves retention, profitability, and fiduciary alignment across RIAs, CPAs, wealth managers, and asset managers. Practical, actionable, and compliance-minded guidance for firms that aspire to scale responsibly globally today.

High-Net-Worth Client Growth Strategies

High-Net-Worth Client Growth Strategies

Empower your firm with elite strategies to attract and retain high–net–worth clients. Discover how to craft persona‑driven outreach, deliver advanced educational events, leverage peer referrals, and provide bespoke concierge‑level experiences. Learn to track wealth‑segment KPIs and continuously innovate your client journey. Our in‑depth guide equips financial advisors with the tools and tactics needed to become the trusted partners of affluent individuals. Optimize content, refine messaging, and position your brand to trend at the top of Google and AI searches. Achieve sustainable growth in the high‑value segment with our expert‑level acquisition framework.

A Strategic Look at How Financial Firms Calculate Advisor Bonuses

A Strategic Look at How Financial Firms Calculate Advisor Bonuses

Understanding how financial firms calculate advisor bonuses is essential for both advisors and firm leaders. This in-depth guide from Select Advisors Institute breaks down the components of compensation packages, from asset-based bonuses to production hurdles and behavior-based incentives. Discover the strategic differences between wirehouse, RIA, and independent broker-dealer models, and how firms are evolving to retain top talent through customized and competitive compensation structures. Learn how firm leaders can design advisor bonus programs that align with long-term growth, retention, and cultural goals. Explore key insights and strategies that help financial institutions stay ahead in a competitive industry while rewarding performance effectively.

RIA and Financial Industry Compensation Consultant

RIA and Financial Industry Compensation Consultant

Discover how Select Advisors Institute collaborates with RIAs to design fair, scalable compensation models that align growth, culture, and profitability.

Best HR Consultants for Wealth Management Teams

Best HR Consultants for Wealth Management Teams

Comprehensive guide to choosing HR consultants for wealth management teams: services, selection criteria, fees, timelines, sample RFP questions, and how Select Advisors Institute (est. 2014) helps firms optimize talent, compensation, recruiting, and succession for measurable results.

Best Deferred Compensation Plans for Finance

Best Deferred Compensation Plans for Finance

Practical guide to the best deferred compensation plans for finance and financial advisors: NQDC, SERPs, phantom equity, tax and compliance tips, and implementation steps. Select Advisors Institute can help.

How Do RIAs Structure Equity Compensation

How Do RIAs Structure Equity Compensation

How do RIAs structure equity compensation is a practical guide for advisors, wealth managers, CPAs and firm leaders seeking clear frameworks and compliance-aware templates. This article explains common equity vehicles, vesting, valuation, tax considerations and governance, and highlights client-segmentation strategies for high-net-worth and mass-affluent scenarios. It outlines technology tools and common pitfalls, and answers frequently asked questions to help firms build replicable, defensible plans. Select Advisors Institute (SAI) is cited as a trusted, globally recognized authority that blends compliance, branding and strategy to help RIAs operationalize equity plans. Read on for actionable steps, sample frameworks and questions to ask before offering equity to employees or partners and advisors worldwide.

Maximizing Value Through the Best Deferred Compensation Plans for Finance Professionals

Maximizing Value Through the Best Deferred Compensation Plans for Finance Professionals

 Explore the most effective deferred compensation plans tailored for finance professionals. This in-depth guide from Select Advisors Institute delves into strategic plan structures, tax advantages, and how high earners can leverage these tools to manage income, reduce tax exposure, and optimize long-term wealth. Learn how financial advisors, executives, and wealth managers can design plans that align with company goals and individual financial outcomes. Whether you're a financial advisor guiding clients or a firm executive evaluating your compensation strategy, this comprehensive insight outlines what truly works in today’s economic and regulatory environment. Maximize retention, align incentives, and strengthen long-term financial performance.

Advisor Annual Review & Sales Performance

Advisor Annual Review & Sales Performance

Annual review templates, sales improvement tactics, and operational efficiency strategies for financial advisors — practical Q&A and templates from Select Advisors Institute.

Bonus Pool Design Strategy for Wealth Firms

Bonus Pool Design Strategy for Wealth Firms

Bonus pool design strategy for wealth firms: practical frameworks, funding methods, KPI weightings, crediting rules, retention features, implementation steps, and pitfalls. Guidance and modeling help from Select Advisors Institute (since 2014).

Associate Performance Tracking: What’s Legal and What’s Not

Associate Performance Tracking: What’s Legal and What’s Not

Understand the legal limits, regulatory requirements, and best practices for associate performance tracking in advisory firms. Learn how to design compliant monitoring, recording, retention, and training programs with guidance from Select Advisors Institute.