The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Financial Planning is vital. If you don’t have a financial plan in place, or if the last one you’ve done is old and outdated, this is a great time to review your situation and to get an up-to-date plan in place. Do it yourself if you’re comfortable or hire a fee-only financial advisor to help you.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 15, 2022

In late 2021, I was honored to receive D Magazine’s Best Financial Planners in Dallas award for the seventh year in a row. I also received the Investopedia Top 100 Financial Planner distinction for the third year in a row. Listed as a D Magazine Best Financial Planner for the seventh year in a row.

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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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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. It’s important to note that commission-based financial advisors are not required to disclose the amount of commission they receive on the products they sell.

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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

When it comes to choosing a financial planner, it’s important to choose the right fit for you. To ensure that an advisor who will help you plan your finance, follow these steps. Do the research of the available advisors – the first step is to find a financial planner who will help you plan your finances.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 17, 2024

In the 10 years I’ve spent running a financial planning firm, I’ve learned a lot about how people handle (or don’t handle) their finances. Financial advice from the internet, podcasts, books or even your family members has to be taken with a grain of salt, because those sources don’t know your full financial picture.

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Your Richest Life

MAY 20, 2025

Having a plan can cut down on your stress, and allow you to feel more in control of your finances. Keep in mind that life is unpredictable, and its okay for your financial plan to adapt to your changing circumstances. Check out LetsMakeaPlan.org for a list of certified financial planners that suit your needs.

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XY Planning Network

AUGUST 27, 2024

Each year, XYPN turns the spotlight to the tech and solutions that support real financial planners in delivering more efficient, profitable, or impactful advice to clients. For most advisors, the value of financial planning is ascribed to the products they sell.

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 8, 2024

While financial planning has become more popular, it’s still not center stage for most advisors. I’ve got Zack Hubbard , the director of financial planning and participant engagement at Greenspring Advisors, a fee only RIA. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Welcome back to the 372nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Melody is the president of Townsend Financial Planning, an RIA based in Lexington, KY, that oversees $112 million in assets under management for 160 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Melody Townsend.

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Your Richest Life

AUGUST 4, 2023

When I started this business, I wanted to create financial planning services that were accessible and empowering. I hoped to help my clients reach their financial goals in a way that wasn’t stressful or intimidating, and to show them that their dreams were possible. Your Richest Life turns nine this month!

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

The advice-only movement is a bigger move than a shift in fees – it’s a transcendence to a higher level of morality, transparency, and service to the consumer. What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant.

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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.

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Your Richest Life

JULY 2, 2024

When I started this business a decade ago, I wanted to give busy professionals access to financial planning services that would support their goals, and fit into their demanding schedules. In 2023, I was also honored to receive D Magazine’s Best Financial Planners in Dallas award for the ninth year in a row.

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Your Richest Life

MARCH 15, 2023

When you’ve built a “treat yourself” fund into your budget, you know exactly how much you can spend without blowing your financial plans. Second, planning requires you to put a bit more thought into what you’re treating yourself with. This could be a friend, spouse or financial planner who helps you weigh spending decisions.

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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 fee covers not only investment management, but also financial planning.

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Your Richest Life

DECEMBER 1, 2022

I talk about some of those options in my “How to Adjust Your Financial Plan” post. There are many paths to financial success, and you have to find your own. If you do want guidance on getting there, try enlisting a Certified Financial Planner Professional who will help you create a plan catered to your needs and goals. .

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Advice-only financial planning is fee-only comprehensive financial planning without the expectation or even the option to manage any client investments. Financial planning is offered as a stand-alone product; it is the only thing that an advice-only financial planner does.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Alabama Chad Holmes [link] Flat-fee comprehensive financial planner helping baby boomers and their parents proactively minimize taxes between the two generations. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

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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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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 31, 2023

Some of the personal financial advisors get registered as RIA (Registered Investment Advisor) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India and operate on a Fee-only model. Financial Planning: More than Just Investments Financial planning is a holistic process that encompasses more than just investments.

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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.’ But not as a financial planner.). Pandemonium!

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Indigo Marketing Agency

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Bryan Lee founded Strategic Financial Planning Inc. to provide fee-only financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals and small businesses using a unique financial life planning approach and process. About Bryan Lee, CFP ®. Schedule your free strategy call here.

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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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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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Your Richest Life

MAY 29, 2025

That can come in many forms, including budgeting apps, hiring a financial planner, or even just working with a friend as an accountability partner. About Your Richest Life At Your Richest Life, Katie Brewer, CFP, believes you too should have access to financial resources and fee-only financial planning.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Knowing the types of financial advisors and their compensation models can empower you to select a professional whose approach aligns seamlessly with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and overall budget. Below are the different types of financial advisors you can choose from based on their fee model: 1.

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Your Richest Life

JUNE 14, 2024

If you feel in over your head with your investments or retirement planning, you might want to seek out a fiduciary fee-only financial planner who can work with you, and take some of the guesswork out of retirement planning. For more information on the services offered, contact Katie today.

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Steve Sanduski

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Guest: Benjamin Brandt , a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER and Founder/President of Capital City Wealth Management, a Bismarck, ND fee-only financial planning company. Benjamin is also the host of the Retirement Starts Today Radio podcast and co-host of The Least Boring Tax Podcast.

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FMG

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Prominent Financial Planning, LLC Prominent Financial Planning, LLC serves clients across the country but is based in Austin, TX. Garrett Prom CFP®, EA, CRPC® is a fee-only, fiduciary Certified Financial Planner. Allowing you to network with others in the industry and get your name out.

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Your Richest Life

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There are plenty of amazing financial planners who can help you set up and manage your investments, and explain the process along the way. The key is finding the right financial planner, and I have a guide for how to do that here.

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Your Richest Life

APRIL 19, 2022

If you want to improve your financial literacy, set a goal to listen to one new podcast a day, a week or a few times a week. Here are some good ones to get you started: Investing and financial planning. Catch Jen’s episode with me about finding the right financial planner for you. About Your Richest Life.

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FMG

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Prominent Financial Planning, LLC Next, we have Prominent Financial Planning, LLC. Garrett Prom CFP®, EA, CRPC® is a fee-only, fiduciary Certified Financial Planner. He works with a particular niche , and that is that he only works with Generation X and Y (Millennials) clients.

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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

MAY 30, 2024

Over the years, I’ve been privileged to witness a long, positive evolution, an evolution where financial planners offered increasingly more valuable advice to their clients, and used better tools to supplement it. When I started in the early 1980s, financial planning was all about sales, all the time.

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Your Richest Life

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

If you find that you frequently disagree on how to spend or save money, consider working with a financial planner. At Your Richest Life, Katie Brewer, CFP®, believes you too should have access to financial resources and fee-only financial planning. About Your Richest Life.

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Clever Girl Finance

JULY 16, 2023

How much does a financial advisor cost? What to look for in a financial advisor: 5 Question to ask Where can I find a financial advisor? Are financial advisors the same as investment advisors? How a financial planner is different from a financial advisor Is it okay not to have a financial advisor?

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