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Kitces & Carl Ep 152: Advisory Fee Confidence And Building The Happy-Client Stoke File

Nerd's Eye View

How much to charge for financial advice is rarely a decision made lightly. Others may align with broader industry trends, like transitioning to fee-only structures to buffer against market volatility. Still others may choose a hybrid model, combining AUM fees with additional charges for other services like tax planning.

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How a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planner Can Save You $114K+

MainStreet Financial Planning

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). While AUM advisors may seem appealing, they often come with high lifetime fees and potential conflicts of interest.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice. Benefits of working with an independent fiduciary advisor Independence is important when seeking financial advice.

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Google Ads for Financial Advisors: The Financial Advisor’s Guide to Running Google Ads Without Wasting a Fortune

Midstream Marketing

Here are five budget-draining mistakes financial advisors often make—and how to avoid them: Overly Broad Keywords Bidding on general terms like “financial help” or “financial advice” may drive clicks, but not conversions. These keywords attract curious browsers, not committed clients. This improves relevance and control.

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Adviser links: AI-assisted financial advice

Abnormal Returns

riabiz.com) Taxes How pre-tax retirement contributions provide flexibility down the road. kitces.com) Tax strategies if the TCJA expires in 2026. wealthmanagement.com) Advisers 7 more lessons from building an fee-only RIA from scratch.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 21-22)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that several states are considering a series of tax hikes targeting higher-income and ultra-high-net-worth residents after similar proposals failed to pass at the Federal level.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14–September 15)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.