Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. What is a financial paraplanner?

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Yardley Wealth Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial planning services can assist with developing a comprehensive estate plan. A good financial advisor can provide investment advice and help navigate the various types of financial advisors, such as registered investment advisors and fee-only advisors.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Below are the different types of financial advisors you can choose from based on their fee model: 1. Fee-only financial advisors Average cost: $200 to $400 an hour/ $1,000 to $3,000 per plan/ 1.18% to 0.59% of AUM Fee-only financial advisors are professionals who do not receive commissions from selling financial products.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 25, 2023

The primary fee structures are: Fee-only : Advisors only receive payment from their clients for the services they provide, not receiving any commissions or other incentives from product providers. Fee-based : This structure is a blend of fees and commissions.

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Inside Information

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

You never hear anyone talk (or write) about this, but it’s really stunning how often the financial planning profession has been, and is, ahead of the curve in the evolution of our social environment. The whole idea of turning financial customers into clients was invented in the fee-only financial planning world.

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Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

If you’re as old as Methuselah, like I am, you might remember a pivotal moment in the evolution of the planning profession, when Forbes magazine noticed that brokers, life insurance and tax shelter salespeople were starting to call themselves ‘financial planners.’ Pandemonium!

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

Some organizations require candidates to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance or specialization in accounting and financial management to go with their bachelor’s or master’s degree. However, if you are looking to scale the top of the pyramid you must opt for CFP or the Certified Financial Planner Charter.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 3, 2023

If you are already working with a financial advisor, assessing their track record can provide valuable insights. If the financial advisor consistently delivers impressive returns, aids in achieving primary financial goals, or offers extensive financial planning services, the 1% fee may be well-justified.

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Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Then came Reg BI, in 2019, where the Commission decided that adopting a separate rule restricting these terms was ‘unnecessary.’. 202(a)(11)(c) of the Advisers Act,” the petition says, “the Commission can increase investor protection by (re-)asserting a distinction between product sales and stand-alone investment advice.”.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. But if they are acting in the capacity of a broker or agent then they are not bound to follow the fiduciary standard.

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

An hourly financial advisor is someone who provides financial advisor for a set hourly rate. These services often include recommendations on investments, financial planning, retirement, Social Security, Medicare, tax planning, and other wealth-related topics. Hourly financial advisors are not common.

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

B y now, I’m sure most of you are familiar with the Committee for the Fiduciary Standard—but if not, well, it’s a group of prominent advisors who advocate that anybody who holds out as a financial planner or advisor be held to a strict fiduciary standard. I participate in their discussions, though I’m not formally a member.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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. The debaters are: Robert Wright, CFP®, a financial consultant with Advocacy Wealth Management. What is your opinion? Robert will be on the “for” team.

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