Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. But, with the rise of index funds and the commoditization of investment advice, generating sufficient investment ‘alpha’ to justify a fee has become more challenging for advisors.

Fee Only

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.

Fee Only

XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Unless your firm is registered with the SEC, your business is likely subject to the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. This post dives into key details and what you need to know as we head towards 2024 to ensure you’re compliant.

Investment Advisor

Inside Information

JULY 25, 2024

Did you know that World Investment Advisors recently acquired a Raymond James RIA with $3.5 My subscription service is paid for by the user, just like fee-only advisors are paid by their clients. billion in assets under management? Or that AssetMark is acquiring $12 billion in client assets from Morningstar?

Fee Only

Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.

Investment Advisor

Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.

Investment Advisor

Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

RIA firm – a Registered Investment Advisor firm registered with either the SEC or state regulators. 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 advisors are bound to the fiduciary standard.

Insurance

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.

Certified Financial Planner

WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

The advisors can be differentiated based on the fee structure they use to charge fees such as fee-only, commission-only, hourly-fee, monthly fee, etc. The more advisors you hire, the more you will have to pay. Find out how much it would cost you to hire a financial advisor.

Financial Advisor

Indigo Marketing Agency

APRIL 28, 2023

Examples of Effective LinkedIn Headlines for Advisors: Fee-only Financial Advisor Serving Widows and Divorcees at Haven Financial Solutions, Inc. .” It is keyword-rich for my relevant search terms and explains exactly what I do, whom I do it for, and how I benefit my clients. What is the best?

Certified Financial Planner

Truemind Capital

AUGUST 9, 2024

The best way to solve this problem is by increasing the number of fee-only SEBI Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) who by design think in the interest of clients. This results in not just declining purchasing power with time but also reduces their chances of meeting important life goals.

Commission

Truemind Capital

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A fee-only financial advisor sets you in the right direction to avoid damage to your financial health. It’s always better to consult a doctor sooner than later as it could be damaging to your physical health.

Investing

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Darrow Wealth Management is a financial fiduciary and fee-only registered investment advisor in Boston and Needham, MA. The ink is hardly dry, so new details will likely emerge about the practical application of the surtax and potential planning opportunities. About Darrow Wealth Management.

Taxes

International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 31, 2023

How Investment Advisors Play an Important Role? Navigating the complexities of the investment world can be challenging. Many people often wonder how best to position their investments to meet long-term financial goals. These professionals offer investment advice based on comprehensive research and deep industry knowledge.

Portfolio

Truemind Capital

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In reality, investment advisory is a very sought-after high skilled profession that requires an understanding of not just investment concepts & product information but knowledge of history, macroeconomics, interpersonal skills, and human psychology. A good financial advisor should ace all of these aspects.

Fee Only

Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Oregon Andrew Gray www.graywealthstrategies.com Flat Fee only (ongoing and one time plan) specializing in retirees and those approaching retirement. Corey Beal Home Pennsylvania Bill Hines www.emancipare.com We are advice-only, flat-fee, fee-only, transparent, holistic, inexpensive, and most importantly, altruistic and honest!

Financial Planning

Truemind Capital

JANUARY 24, 2024

The only case for investing in an HF is in balanced advantage funds (which have wider ranges for equity allocation across market cycles) when you are too busy and do not have a reliable fee-only investment advisor to help you with asset allocation and are content with mediocre returns.

Asset Allocation

International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

There are two types of Financial Advisors in India – Fee-Only Advisors and Commission Only Advisors. As an independent advisor here are certain certifications you need to be aware of – . Commission Only Advisors need to gain certification and take the Insurance IRDA Examinations IRDAI IC 38.

Financial Advisor

XY Planning Network

JUNE 13, 2022

Outside managers offer affordable investment management services for smaller accounts and can be a wonderful option for advisors and their clients, just keep in mind that leveraging an outside manager comes along with some regulatory considerations and compliance to-dos.

Management

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. Financial Advisor FAQs 1.

Financial Advisor

Carson Wealth

AUGUST 28, 2022

Financial advisors’ business models usually fall into one of the following five categories. Each business model makes money differently, and in turn pays financial advisors differently: . Investment advisor representatives of a larger investment advisory firm . Investment Advisor Representatives .

Financial Advisor

Inside Information

AUGUST 29, 2021

When brokerage firms argued that they functioned just like fee-only advisors, Roper suggested that their reps be required to register with the SEC and be regulated similarly. . Could the SEC require the brokerage firms to revise their incentive structures to be more in alignment with fee-only planners?

Fee Only

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?

Financial Advisor

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?

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

JANUARY 9, 2023

What are the changes in Colorado investment advisor regulations regarding financial planning? Specific examples: Educating financial advisors of all business models (AUM, fee only, commission, etc.) We welcome Dwight Dettloff, CPA, CFP, and Knut Rostad to today’s discussion. Let’s get into it, folks!

Financial Planning

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

MARCH 15, 2023

Bespoke Portfolios Not only can a portfolio be used to replicate a standard index, it also can be designed specifically for an investor and/or investment advisor to tilt the asset allocation to better match their needs. Contact us today if you have a desire to look deeper at your portfolio and see if it can help you.

Taxes

WiserAdvisor

MAY 31, 2022

The objective is to thoroughly understand the background of the broker or investment advisor from whom you intend to buy a product or engage in a business. Dash Investments is privately owned by Jonathan Dash and is an independent investment advisory firm, managing private client accounts for individuals and families across America.

Investing

Inside Information

JULY 31, 2022

Yes, there are regulatory requirements to register as an investment advisor. A lot of us are still angry at the decision to take down compensation data on advisors who were listed on the organization’s website, rather than confront the fact that thousands of brokers and asset-gatherers had slyly listed themselves as ‘fee-only.’

Financial Planner

Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

It says that the fiduciary duty covering investment advisors would apply to the entire advisor-client engagement, and arise as a matter of law whenever an investor gives an RIA his/her trust and confidence. Does any of this sound familiar about today’s marketplace?). The point here is what’s in the middle.

Financial Planner

Inside Information

OCTOBER 30, 2021

“If we could actually focus on plain language,” he says, “and say: this is what the business and the practices of broker-dealers are, and this is what the business and practices of investment advisors are , then I believe investors would understand it perfectly well.

CFP

Yardley Wealth Management

JUNE 6, 2023

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. When choosing a financial advisor, consider their costs and whether they earn commissions on products they recommend.

Certified Financial Planner

Truemind Capital

JANUARY 22, 2024

generated no returns over the next 10 years It’s not easy for common people to determine the fair value of any business/industry and therefore they are bound to be disappointed with investment outcomes when the market cycle reverses. Some emotions are priceless but there is no place for emotions in successful investing.

Investing

Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Strongly consider engaging a personal team of tax and financial advisors to help guide you through the process. Darrow Wealth Management is a financial fiduciary and fee-only registered investment advisor. We specialize in financial planning for an IPO, acquisition, or sale of a private business.

Taxes

The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

So, Brian is not a stranger to me, and we have some shared financial interests, but the reason I wanted to bring him in here is there are few people in the industry who have a better perch by which to look at the world of registered investment advisors, broker-dealers, all of the changes that are taking place in the space.

Compliance

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

There are really only two key ingredients for this: Diversification across asset classes AND geographies Time in the market, NOT timing the market There are special tools at the disposal of your investment advisor, such as direct indexing strategies that utilize tax loss harvesting to defray some tax costs of gaining more geographic diversification.

Assets

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet the investment and insurance communities seem to be on two different sides of the fence when it comes to a solution. Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed.

Insurance