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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. Fee-Only financial advisors, on the other hand, do not receive commissions and are compensated through a fee-for-service model.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. This fee covers not only investment management, but also financial planning.

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The Benefits of a Diversified Investment Portfolio

International College of Financial Planning

Some of the personal financial advisors get registered as RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India and operate on a Fee-only model. Until not long ago, Sebi, the watchdog for markets, gave the nod to the CFP certification for the revered Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) role.)