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How Often Should You Rebalance Your 401(k)?

Darrow Wealth Management

Trading costs vary by platform and commissions may apply if you’re not working with a fee-only advisor. Capital gains tax must also must be considered when investing with a brokerage account (versus a retirement account). appeared first on Darrow Wealth Management. Both can add up and reduce returns.

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This broker vs. financial advisor debate got ABSOLUTELY crazy!

Sara Grillo

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Who cares?

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6 Steps You Can Take To Invest Safely

WiserAdvisor

However, there are some ways to lower risk, amplify the chances of earning more returns, and above all, understand the market so you can make sound investment decisions. You can use the following process to invest your money safely: 1. Know your financial goals: Your goals are the foundation of your investment plan.

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Does being a fiduciary financial advisor REALLY matter – or is it “meh?”

Sara Grillo

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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Should the CFP Board police financial advisor “bad apples”? The debate continues! (Part Two)

Sara Grillo

Salaske: What is an investment advisor? Securities and Exchange Commission. Staff of the Investment Adviser Regulation Office. Division of Investment Management. Regulation of Investment Advisers by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2022, August 1). CFP® Professional Demographics.

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