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How to Choose a Personal Financial Advisor

Park Place Financial

One of the best financial advisors available, CFPs earn board certification that represents their intensive training, commitment to observing ethical standards, and dedication to putting clients first. They often consider their clients’ overall financial situation to develop strategies for meeting long-term goals. .

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. Some advisors are primarily paid directly by the client, but then also might receive some compensation from insurance policies they sell to their clients or other investment products they recommend, like a specific fund or annuity.

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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. Some advisors are primarily paid directly by the client, but then also might receive some compensation from insurance policies they sell to their clients or other investment products they recommend, like a specific fund or annuity.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? The fiduciary standard is important because it defined parameters for behaviors impacting the way that financial advisors treat their clients. Someone who has a conflict of interest can not operate as a fiduciary. Federal statutory law: Section 206.

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How to Lower Your Financial Advisor Expenses

WiserAdvisor

Advisors have different fee structures where you can hire their services on an hourly rate, a retainer basis, or the assets under management (AUM) model where the advisor is paid a certain percentage as fee based on the amount of assets managed by him on behalf of his clients. Ensure that the financial advisor is bound by fiduciary duty.

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The Importance of a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) for Your Financial Planning

WiserAdvisor

After passing the exam designed by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, i.e. the body of individuals responsible for determining who can be certified for financial planning, the CFP must continue to participate and perform well in yearly education programs in order to upgrade their skills and maintain their certification.

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What is the cost of a financial advisor?

WiserAdvisor

Instead, they charge fees directly to their clients for the services they provide. This can foster a stronger sense of trust in the advisory-client relationship. Moreover, fee-only advisors are often viewed as fiduciaries, which means they are legally obligated to act in their client’s best interests.