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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Regardless of how an advisor is compensated, it’s important that they are transparent about their fees and any additional compensation they may receive. How we are Compensated At Walkner Condon we use the assets under management (AUM) model. We get paid based on a percentage of a client’s assets that we manage.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Regardless of how an advisor is compensated, it’s important that they are transparent about their fees and any additional compensation they may receive. At Walkner Condon we use the assets under management (AUM) model. We get paid based on a percentage of a client’s assets that we manage. How are we compensated?

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How to Choose a Personal Financial Advisor

Park Place Financial

As valuable as professional financial services are, not every advisor is equipped to help every investor. For instance, a high net worth individual requires an advisor who understands their complex financial situations. Typically, these advisors are skilled in multiple areas, such as general wealth management or estate planning.

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Three Qualities of a Successful Investment Adviser

Truemind Capital

Investment management is never a part-time activity but a full-time job. Quality investment management is much more than selecting schemes from star-rating websites or buying a stock based on little insights. Unchecked conflict of interest can ruin your investment returns. 🔊 Play Audio.

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What Is a Fiduciary?

Carson Wealth

CFP ® , Director of Consumer Investment Research  Being a fiduciary is holding a duty to a client that a financial advisor will act in the best interests of the client rather than the best interests of the advisor, the advisor’s employer, or any other entity. This may sound simple.

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The Benefits of a Diversified Investment Portfolio

International College of Financial Planning

However, relying on a single asset class or Investment within an Asset class can be risky and limiting. This is where diversifying your investment portfolio comes into play. Diversifying your investment portfolio is a vital strategy for managing risk, optimizing returns, and achieving your financial goals.

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

Sara Grillo

Financial advisors have many options at their hands to solve it, from financial planning and investment management services to fixed products such as annuities. Yet the investment and insurance communities seem to be on two different sides of the fence when it comes to a solution. The retirement crisis in America is real.