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#FA Success Ep 346: Moving Procrastinating Clients To “Yes” Instead Of Selling As A Fee-Only Advisor, With Jim Ludwick

Nerd's Eye View

Welcome back to the 346th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jim is the founder of MainStreet Financial Planning, an hourly, fee-only financial planning firm, and also created Procrastination Junction, a coaching program for fee-only financial advisors looking to improve their sales skills.

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Choosing A Financial Advisor? – Ask These 6 Questions

The Chicago Financial Planner

A part of this process might include hiring a financial advisor or hiring a new financial advisor if you have decided to move on from your current advisor. Hiring the right advisor for your needs is critical. Here are six questions to ask when choosing a financial advisor: How do you get paid?

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7 New Lessons Learned Building A Fee-Only RIA From Scratch: Years 3–5

Nerd's Eye View

Starting a new firm can be a nerve-wracking time for an entrepreneurially minded financial advisor, as making the jump involves a significant amount of professional and financial risk. When an advisor opens a firm, they might have little to no revenue but a good deal of time to manage their practice.

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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. This can include mutual funds, insurance policies, annuities, and other financial products. Fee-based advisors are where it can get complicated.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Looking to find fiduciary financial advisors and wealth managers? Only fiduciary advisors are legally bound to act in your best interest at all times. Here are five ways you can find a full-time fiduciary financial advisor. What is a fiduciary advisor? Not all advisors are fiduciaries.

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The Flex: How Fee-Only Firms Maximize Value

XY Planning Network

A well-known piece of firm owner advice is to “put your clients first” when growing the business. As fee-only planners, you dedicate your lives to your client’s financial well-being. Your clients are—and should be—the heart of your practice. And they’re right.

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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.