Inside Information

JULY 25, 2024

I can tell you that when I was editor of Financial Planning magazine, I discovered that there is a whole public relations ecosystem churning out favorable press releases and miscellaneous announcements that they would position as ‘news.’ Executive hires are very important for you to be aware of.

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 17, 2023

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. Fee-based advisors are where it can get complicated.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

During recent conversations, I’ve come across several people unfamiliar with the concept of fee-only financial planning, let alone considering it as a feasible choice. To shed light on this, I want to articulate the distinctive approach we use at MainStreet Financial Planning.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests.

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 9, 2025

They can offer flexible engagement options Financial advisors are not just for the super-rich. Today, you can choose from different types of financial advisors , such as fee-only, commission-based, hourly, AUM-based, or whatever works for your financial situation. You also do not need to commit forever.

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Yardley Wealth Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

How Conflicts of Interest Shape Financial Advice: A Conversation with Mike Garry and Amy Patterson Conflicts of interest in financial advice can greatly impact the recommendations that clients receive, especially from fee-only advisors. Today, many advisors have moved to a fee-only model.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

As the move to transparency in financial planning takes hold, regulations are changing in Colorado and other states. Here’s the triumph of virtue that financial planning transparency will (FINALLY) bring to planners across the country and the benefits to clients that come along with it. What should financial advisors do?

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Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

APRIL 21, 2023

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products.

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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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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

A financial advisor is a certified financial planner who is licensed and regulated to take mandate decisions on multiple aspects of financial planning. They may charge for their services either on a commission basis or hourly rates. First of all, the financial advisor has the expertise to do your research.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 29, 2022

Your teen will receive their own debit card with no account fees, account minimum or trading commissions. Financial Literacy Books for Parents. You can read about more of my favorite resources and advice in my “How to Improve Your Financial Literacy” post. About Your Richest Life.

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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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Carson Wealth

AUGUST 28, 2022

Financial advisors provide financial planning or investment guidance to clients. Financial advisors may work for themselves, with small firms or large organizations. They generally provide advice to help their clients pursue their financial goals. . IARs can also charge different types of fees.

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

There are two types of Financial Advisors in India – Fee-Only Advisors and Commission Only Advisors. Fee-only advisors need to be registered with SEBI certified financial advisors (Securities and Exchange Board of India) as an RIA (Registered Investment Advisor).

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Sara Grillo

MAY 10, 2024

My client’s estate planning attorney said they should hire a fee-only advisor to manage their assets, and then they asked me if I charge fees or commissions. As a fiduciary, I charge 1% of your assets, and do not accept commissions.” I’m a Social Security expert.

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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

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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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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Yardley Wealth Management

AUGUST 24, 2020

FINANCIAL PLANNING, INVESTMENTS. 03% for IXUS and they can be bought commission-free and the spreads on each average only $.01. Please contact us if you’d like to discuss your financial plan. Our law firm is Yardley Estate Planning, LLC and is in the same place. The expense ratios are.09%

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Providing financial plans vs. canned financial plans with a sales agenda. Fee-only vs. fee-based. But… Fee for service (and only fee for service) is a haven where the sales agenda mimicry cannot follow. .” Fiduciary vs. ‘best interest.’.

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Inside Information

JANUARY 31, 2022

The obvious next priority to put on the regulatory watch list is sales commissions. I think it’s self-evident that any product that has to pay people to recommend it is probably not competitive on its own merits.

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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

JULY 18, 2022

His smart career decisions after university allowed him to avoid the being tortured and exploited in a wirehouse, bank, and insurance company financial advisor program. Instead, he got his first job at a fee only RIA firm instead which worked out brilliantly for him! From here you can move into a more senior planning role.

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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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WiserAdvisor

MAY 31, 2022

Most often, until someone has been a victim of financial fraud, they fail to recognize the growing intensity of these crimes. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in 2021, American consumers lost over $5.8 You can check the company’s financial statement on the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) EDGAR filing platform.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Additionally, you would not be so overwhelmed or stressed about planning for multiple goals and can instead concentrate on the pressing issues ahead of you. People who start retirement planning and other financial planning at a later stage in life often struggle with multiple financial responsibilities together.

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WiserAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Additionally, you would not be so overwhelmed or stressed about planning for multiple goals and can instead concentrate on the pressing issues ahead of you. People who start retirement planning and other financial planning at a later stage in life often struggle with multiple financial responsibilities together.

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

Rostad is currently focused on what he sees as our best chance for meaningful reform: getting the Commission to revise the Form CRS disclosure so that it provides a clearer explanation of the different business models of broker-dealers/wirehouses, on the one hand, and fiduciary RIAs registered with the SEC on the other.

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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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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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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Financial advisors have many options at their hands to solve it, from financial planning and investment management services to fixed products such as annuities. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed. Are commissions bad? Are commissions bad?

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Sara Grillo

MAY 8, 2023

The problem for them is that they went into this deal thinking they were gonna hurt and ET 788%, and they actually end up earning 3 E45%, and that… Is that now their whole financial plans… Erectus Earl. Yeah, you have a short fall. SARA GRILLO: Other than five and a half, six. Excuse exactly. Does that make sense?

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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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