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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 25-26)

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 CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization. Read More.

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How a Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planner Can Save You $114K+

MainStreet Financial Planning

The two most common pricing models are fee-only financial planners (flat-fee or fixed-fee advisors) and AUM-based financial advisors (who charge a percentage of assets under management). Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Advisors that receive commissions from selling mutual funds, insurance, annuities, or other products are incentivized to push products, leaving less time for advice. How to find a fiduciary financial advisor Here are 5 ways to find a financial planner who will work in your best interests.

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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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What are the Different Types of Financial Advisors?

WiserAdvisor

These professionals also hold expertise in various fields, such as retirement planning, tax management, estate planning, investment management, insurance, debt management, wealth management, and more. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they manage $100 million or more in assets.

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Wealth Manager vs. Financial Advisor: What’s the Difference?

Carson Wealth

Financial service professionals call themselves lots of things — most of the time using the title established by their firm. Regulators of financial planning firms and accrediting bodies do not lay out differences in nomenclature. Are you a Certified Financial Planner ® ? Why the confusing variety?

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Intermediate and Short-Term Goals Begin by distinguishing between your long-term, intermediate-term and short-term financial goals. Long-term goals typically encompass retirement planning, wealth preservation and estate planning. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) CFAs are experts in investment management and analysis.