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What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor?

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. Fee-Only financial advisors are most often compensated as a percentage of assets (AUM), though also may be paid hourly, as a retainer, or as a flat fee, depending upon the planner you choose.

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What type of financial advisor is right for you? Questions you should ask.

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

What does it mean to be a Fee-Only financial advisor ? Fee-Only financial advisors and firms receive no sales-related compensation or incentives. An important distinction is the difference between the suitability standard and fiduciary standard. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays.

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How the SEC Has Strayed From Its Mission

Inside Information

This first petition also touches on dually-registered individuals, recommending that, if they hold themselves out as advisors, they be required to disclose precisely when their work as an advisor ends and their efforts to effect a sale begins—something that is far from clear in current client engagements.

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6 Tips to Avoid Financial Fraud and Guard Your Investments

WiserAdvisor

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. Moreover, indicating a shortage or situation of fast-sale could intimidate you into making a hasty decision. It could be a red flag.

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

Good Financial Cents

In stark contrast, Personal Capital is an investment advisor. We accept a fiduciary obligation to act in your best interest, and our advice must be aimed at making money for you, not for us. This is absolutely key with any financial advisor you talk to, whether in person or online. Is Personal Capital for Me?

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Should you die and go to hell before selling an annuity?

Sara Grillo

Do advisors breach fiduciary duty when they fail to recommend annuities? Should those with only insurance licenses that allow them to sell annuities and/or life insurance be held to the same “fiduciary standard” as Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) with the SEC or state regulators?