Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

In contrast, a commission-based financial advisor receives commissions or other forms of compensation from financial product providers for recommending and selling their products. This can make it difficult for investors to fully understand the potential conflicts of interest that may exist when working with a commission-based advisor.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

These experts have the necessary financial knowledge and expertise to help you make informed decisions about your money, investments, and future financial security. Moreover, fee-only advisors are often viewed as fiduciaries, which means they are legally obligated to act in their client’s best interests.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Legal definition of the fiduciary standard To quote directly from a paper by Attorney Lorna Schnase , two bodies of law form the legal basis for the fiduciary standard: Common law: Under common law principles of agency, an investment adviser, as agent, owes fiduciary duties to its client, as principal.3

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When researching wealth management firms, paying attention to their credentials and qualifications is essential, including whether they have a fiduciary duty to uphold. In the United States, this often means being registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state-level agencies.

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Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When researching wealth management firms, paying attention to their credentials and qualifications is essential, including whether they have a fiduciary duty to uphold. In the United States, this often means being registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or state-level agencies.

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Good Financial Cents

JUNE 11, 2023

They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. They are salespeople paid to push products, earning commissions and kickbacks when they do. In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor.

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