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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 21-22)

Nerd's Eye View

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 10-11)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey sponsored by CFP Board demonstrates the upsides of a career in financial planning, from a median salary of nearly $200,000 to flexible work schedules and a strong sense of purpose among advisors.

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Amplifying 8 Asian-American Voices in Financial Planning

eMoney Advisor

.” Only 4 percent of Certified Financial Planner™ professionals identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander (AAPI), though they make up 6.2 1,2 Despite the small numbers, AAPI professionals remain the largest ethnic minority within the financial planning profession. percent of the American population.

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Welcoming Francheska Ruiz and Chad Williamson to Our Advisory Team

Tobias Financial

Francheska brings a personalized, forward-thinking approach to financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. He tailors his approach to support long-term goals, whether it’s retirement planning, saving for education, or managing major life transitions.

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Unlocking Accessible Financial Advice The Garrett Planning Network Advantage

MainStreet Financial Planning

During recent conversations, I’ve come across several people unfamiliar with the concept of fee-only financial planning, let alone considering it as a feasible choice. To shed light on this, I want to articulate the distinctive approach we use at MainStreet Financial Planning.

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Fee-Only vs. Commission-Based Information

Inside Information

Wirehouse teams that leave to join broker-dealers get their own article. I can tell you that when I was editor of Financial Planning magazine, I discovered that there is a whole public relations ecosystem churning out favorable press releases and miscellaneous announcements that they would position as ‘news.’