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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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CFP Board’s Fee Increase For Workforce Development: More Advisors Or Just More Sales Churn?

Nerd's Eye View

To meet this challenge, CFP Board’s Center For Financial Planning has engaged in fundraising for several years to fuel campaigns that have focused on building the advisor workforce of the future.

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Fee-only firms are unique as they do not receive commissions from selling financial products, such as insurance policies or investment products. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. Don’t get too hung up here.

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How to Become a Financial Advisor or Financial Planner in India?

International College of Financial Planning

When it comes to choosing a financial planner, it’s important to choose the right fit for you. Do the research of the available advisors – the first step is to find a financial planner who will help you plan your finances. A planner should be able to answer any question that you may have regarding his services.

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

Walkner Condon Financial Advisors

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. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. FINANCIAL ADVISOR, CANDIDATE FOR CFP® CERT.

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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

I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. What is a financial paraplanner? There is unmet demand for financial paraplanners.

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Understanding the Role and Qualifications of a Financial Advisor

International College of Financial Planning

These professionals work independently or under the umbrella of financial institutions and are specialized in guiding clients through the intricacies of financial planning and investments. Their compensation often comes from (1) commissions on transactions based on advice provided or (2) fees for financial plan construction.