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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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Their compensation often comes from (1) commissions on transactions based on advice provided or (2) fees for financial plan construction. The FPSB Board also enforces strict ethical code and practice standards, ensuring the integrity of its certificate holders.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

Additionally, acquiring relevant certifications and qualifications such as a postgraduate degree in finance, chartered financial analyst (CFA) designation, or certified financial planner (CFP) certification can enhance credibility and employability. Critical skills for investment advisors include: Strong analytical abilities.

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Park Place Financial

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Certified Financial Planner (CFP) . 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. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) . Review Their Commitment to Their Clients .

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Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

Currently there are no minimum standards for competency or ethics for those professing to be financial planners. The other elephant in the room is the CFP Board, which has, at various times, explored becoming a regulatory body. Mahoney says that right now the organization is looking at a blank slate.

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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

The Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is the only professional who has to be qualified through a set of exams and also has to complete a long-term internship with at least 2 years of experience in the field. The CFP designation is highly respected around the world and financial planners with this designation are preferred by most investors.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 19, 2022

At the same time, questions abound as to how the FPA realistically plans to pursue Title Protection, and its noticeable abstention from mentioning the CFP marks anywhere in its discussion of its new advocacy agency, despite the fact that the FPA is the membership association for CFP professionals.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

We welcome Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP, and Knut Rostad to today’s discussion. The goal of the Transparent Advisor Movement is to create the country’s best financial advisors – the most ethical, effective, and successful financial advisors that the industry has ever seen in its history. Let’s get into it, folks!

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Are commissions bad? Mettler is a CFP® certificant (INSERT LINK WHEN AVAIL) and he says that even the CFP Board passed a fiduciary guideline. Macchia chimes in, saying he finds it ironic that the first module in the CFP program is risk management, which he interprets to be about insurance. Are commissions bad?

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? Are they getting a raw deal?

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In Part Two of our two part series on the CFP Board, the heated debate continues. We’ll discuss these questions: The CFP Board has specifically stated that it wants the CFP® mark to be a requirement for anyone who practices financial planning. What do you believe the CFP Board’s role should be in the future?

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