How RIA employees get compensated: Schwab survey
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Growth of firms
Planning for increased staff and more complex organizational structures is critical as firms grow.
2019 compensation costs are 74% of a firm’s expenses.
Total staff by AUM (median)
Up to $100M: 3
$100M-$250M: 5
$250M-$500M: 7
$500M-$1B: 12
$1B-$2.5B: 21
Over $2.5B: 55