Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

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Clients Fee Only Planning Advertising 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients. Combined with growing advisor (and consumer) interest in comprehensive financial planning services, the number of ways advisors can add value for their clients has expanded greatly.

Fee Only 246

Fee Only Portfolio Clients Planning 246

Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Trading costs vary by platform and commissions may apply if you’re not working with a fee-only advisor. Capital gains tax must also must be considered when investing with a brokerage account (versus a retirement account). then it’s a good time to consider setting a new target. Both can add up and reduce returns.

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Asset Allocation Accounting Risk Tolerance Portfolio 72

Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

If their sole method of compensation is a product, and/or they are taking commissions, then in reality it is less likely they are embracing all the values that the standard requires. Commissions are opaque. But if they are acting in the capacity of a broker or agent then they are not bound to follow the fiduciary standard.

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Financial Advisor Fiduciary Duty Insurance Financial Advice 52

Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet the investment and insurance communities seem to be on two different sides of the fence when it comes to a solution. With annuities now being able to be offered in 401k plans, the playing field has changed. Fee only advisors can now purchase annuities for their clients without having to be licensed agents.

Insurance 59

Insurance Retirement Financial Advisor License 59

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Securities and Exchange Commission. Staff of the Investment Adviser Regulation Office. Division of Investment Management. Regulation of Investment Advisers by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. 2022, August 1). CFP® Professional Demographics. 2013, March). Zweig, Jason, and Fuller, Andrea. 2019, July 30).

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CFP Financial Advisor Financial Planner Ethics 59