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Examples of great things ethical financial advisors really like to do!

Envision Wealth Planning

In one case, Investopedia named an advisor to one of the “top lists” who was banned for her non-disclosure of commissions earned in a Ponzi scheme. I had been working with the couple for roughly three years and determined in our first few meetings that his SEP was in a lower cost allocation fund based on his risk tolerance.

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Here are some examples of things Ethical Financial Advisors do

Sara Grillo

In one case, Investopedia named an advisor to one of the “top lists” who was banned for her non-disclosure of commissions earned in a Ponzi scheme. I had been working with the couple for roughly three years and determined in our first few meetings that his SEP was in a lower cost allocation fund based on his risk tolerance.

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Empower (formerly Personal Capital) Review – Managing All Your Investments in One Place

Good Financial Cents

They charge either a percentage of assets managed or a flat hourly rate that can run as high as several hundred dollars per hour, plus trading commissions and administrative fees. They are salespeople paid to push products, earning commissions and kickbacks when they do. In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor.