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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

If youre looking for a fee-only financial advisor or wealth manager, its probably because you know fee-only advisors don’t sell products. Here are some ways to find the best fee-only financial advisor to suit your needs. Heres an explainer on the differences between fee-only and fee-based advisors.

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#FA Success Ep 363: Finding The Best Networking Approach For Prospects (And New Career Opportunities), With Christa Madison

Nerd's Eye View

Christa is the Managing Director of Financial Planning and Business Development at Sebold Capital, a fee-only RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, which manages $300M across more than 100 client households.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 17-18)

Nerd's Eye View

Which suggests that while advisors might be hesitant to publish their fees on their website before being able to meet face-to-face with prospects, doing so (and linking the fees to the value proposition they offer their ideal clients) could help certain consumers overcome their reluctance and start the process to becoming clients!

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3 Things You Don’t Know About Josh

The Big Picture

I’m comfortable outing him because he already outed himself in his fabulous new book, “ You Weren’t Supposed To See That.” book I have ever read: Compulsively devourable, beautifully written, and quite revealing. All of that comes through in the book. Josh does. ~~~ Do yourself a favor, and get yourself a copy of this book.

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The 411 on 1099s: What RIA Owners Need to Know

XY Planning Network

Here at XYPN Books , we have a slightly modified version of Benjamin Franklin’s timeless declaration: “In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except taxes and questions about 1099s.”

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Are Your Books Ready for Year-End?

XY Planning Network

Your business could be audited at any point in the year, and having up-to-date books is essential to passing that audit. Keeping up with bookkeeping is mandatory for tax & regulatory compliance, informed decision-making, and accurate financial tracking. And remember, the earlier, the better to avoid the last-minute frenzy.

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#FA Success 291: Managing Fast Growth And Slow Growth Of A Planning-Centric Advice Firm, With Amy Irvine

Nerd's Eye View

and how after seeing her staff reach stages of burnout while dealing with acquiring another advisor’s book of business during the early months of the pandemic, Amy intentionally stopped taking on new clients for 3 months and hired a coach to prioritize the mental health of her staff over the economic growth of her firm.