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Average Fees for Financial Advisors in 2023

Harness Wealth

Besides the fees paid by clients, fee-based advisors may also receive commissions on certain financial products they sell. There are many different types of financial advisors, each with varying specialties and certifications. a CFP is skilled in broad financial planning, from taxes, insurance, savings, and investments.

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What Do Financial Adviser Designations Mean? What are the Letters after a Name?

Carson Wealth

If a financial service professional represents an insurance company, they must be legally appointed by that company as an agent. Before being appointed, that professional will have to pass one or more state insurance exams, agree to a code of ethics, and maintain their license annually through continuing education.

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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

Assuming we all agree that financial planning does not yet meet the standard for being considered a” profession”, what do you believe is required in order for that to happen? The debaters are: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. Robert will be on the “for” team.

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