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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 14–September 15)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the SEC this week fined 4 RIAs for violations of its marketing rule related to their claims that they offered 'conflict-free' financial advice.

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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. They are compensated only by the fee the client pays. Fee-Only financial advisors, on the other hand, do not receive commissions and are compensated through a fee-for-service model.

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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. 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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Serving Pro Bono Clients As A Busy Advisor: How Advisers Give Back Makes Volunteering Easy

Nerd's Eye View

But while new fee models have allowed fee-only advisors to reach an expanding range of potential clients, there are many Americans who could benefit from professional financial advice but might not have sufficient income or assets to pay for it.

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Serving Pro Bono Clients As A Busy Advisor: How Advisers Give Back Makes Volunteering Easy

Nerd's Eye View

But while new fee models have allowed fee-only advisors to reach an expanding range of potential clients, there are many Americans who could benefit from professional financial advice but might not have sufficient income or assets to pay for it.

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Get a job as a Financial Paraplanner at an RIA firm and ignore the schmucky wirehouse and insurance jobs!

Sara Grillo

Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. Fee-only advisors are bound to the fiduciary standard. He knew before graduating fee-only was the path for him, his conscience, and his personality.

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How to Become a Financial Advisor in India?

International College of Financial Planning

However, if you are looking to scale the top of the pyramid you must opt for CFP or the Certified Financial Planner Charter. 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 – .