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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

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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How to Choose a Personal Financial Advisor

Park Place Financial

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. Some advisors do not observe fiduciary duty but are bound to a suitability standard.

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators? Are commissions bad?