2021 RIA Compensation Report
Schwab’s RIA Compensation Report reflects responses from Schwab’s 2021 RIA Benchmarking Study, the largest study of its kind, and offers a comprehensive look at compensation practices in the independent RIA industry.
Key findings
- People are a firm’s most important asset and continue to be the largest investment for RIAs, comprising 71% of a firm’s expenses.
- A firm’s compensation strategy, especially incentives, can help drive overall firm goals when aligned with the firm’s strategic plan.
- Firms can ensure they have a compelling compensation strategy and a well-defined employee value proposition to help differentiate them in a competitive labor market.
- Fostering inclusive and equitable employee experiences can optimize a firm’s talent pipeline.
About the report
Schwab’s RIA Benchmarking Study is the leading study in the industry — 1,036 advisory firms participated in the compensation portion of the 2021 study, representing over three-quarters of those who participated overall (1,340 firms). Data was collected from January to March 2021 on nearly 13,000 employees across 27 roles typically found at RIAs.
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