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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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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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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Most fiduciaries don’t sell products: Most fiduciary advisors are only paid by a percentage of assets they manage for clients. This AUM based fee structure is common among fee-only advisors who are almost always full-time fiduciaries. You can search for CFP® professionals here.

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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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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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Road to Launch with XYPN Member Alan Skillern, CFP®, MBA

XY Planning Network

Mondays at noon, I trade spreadsheets for sippy cups and market reports for Mickey Mouse. As a financial advisor running a one-man practice in rural Indiana, I never expected my weekly schedule to revolve around a 15-month-old who calls me 'Allie.' I'll admit that in the very early days of my firms launch, I resented these hours.

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Welcoming Francheska Ruiz and Chad Williamson to Our Advisory Team

Tobias Financial

We are excited to welcome Francheska Ruiz, CFP and Chad Williamson, CFP to our team as Wealth Advisors. With nearly 10 years of experience working with high-net-worth individuals in the fee-only Registered Investment Advisor space, Chad is dedicated to helping clients navigate complex financial decisions.

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