Nerd's Eye View

JULY 5, 2024

Supreme Court decision shifting authority to interpret laws passed by Congress from Federal agencies to the judicial system could have significant impacts on regulation of the financial advice industry, including the potential for additional legal challenges to regulations from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Department of Labor (DoL), (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 12, 2024

Financial advisors, as professionals whose clients rely on their advice to make financial decisions, are legally and financially responsible for the advice that they give. Because ultimately, it's better to be surrounded by others who take care in advising their clients than to be the only one doing so!

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Over the past several years, the financial services industry has undergone a tremendous evolution in how financial advisers deliver and charge for their services. While commission-based models remain in use, fee-for-service models (including AUM, hourly, retainer, and subscription) have become increasingly popular.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice. Benefits of working with an independent fiduciary advisor Independence is important when seeking financial advice.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 26, 2024

For most of its history, the financial advice industry has been very slow to change.

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MainStreet Financial Planning

MARCH 7, 2025

Fee-Only, Flat-Fee Financial Planners: Transparent, Unbiased, and Cost-Effective A fee-only financial planner charges a fixed fee for financial planning services, regardless of the size of your portfolio. Unlike AUM-based advisors, they do not earn commissions or take a percentage of your investments.

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Good Financial Cents

JULY 21, 2022

Fees $0 for stocks or ETFs; no commissions or contract fees on options. $1/mo. 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; over 4,000 commission-free mutual funds. $0 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; more than 3,000 commission-free mutual funds. . $0 0 for stocks, options, and ETFs; more than 3,000 commission-free mutual funds.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Any financial advisor who is registered as an advisor with a regulator has to fill out this form for initial approval by either a state or a Federal (the United States Securities and Exchange Commission) regulator. What if you can’t find the financial advisor’s Form ADV? Securities and Exchange Commission.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2023

Fee-only financial advisors Average cost: $200 to $400 an hour/ $1,000 to $3,000 per plan/ 1.18% to 0.59% of AUM Fee-only financial advisors are professionals who do not receive commissions from selling financial products. Choosing a fee-only financial advisor offers several benefits.

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eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In an era of uncertainty, the value Americans place on professional advice from a financial planner has increased. adults said their most trusted source of financial advice was a financial advisor. 1 Market volatility was found to be a major factor in spurring people to seek advice. Sources: 1.

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Investment Writing

JUNE 21, 2022

In the world of financial advice, this means statements such as “We provide superior customer service.”. Disclosure: If you click on an Amazon link in this post and then buy something, I will receive a small commission. Turn meaningless claims into meaningful claims. What’s the solution for this kind of writing?

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WiserAdvisor

JULY 22, 2022

The advisors can be differentiated based on the fee structure they use to charge fees such as fee-only, commission-only, hourly-fee, monthly fee, etc. Lastly, if you cannot stretch your budget to hire multiple financial advisors, it may be better to hire only a single financial advisor.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 12, 2022

Hiring an advisor earlier on in your financial planning journey can benefit you in several ways. The professional financial advice they provide you along the way can help you reach your personal and financial goals faster. Here are a few tips you can keep in mind to help lower your financial advisor fees: 1.

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Envision Wealth Planning

MARCH 17, 2022

are paid through a commission. The individual or company is registered with either the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or a state securities regulator. To find out if you are working with an actual investment adviser representative, go to the Securities Exchange Commission’s Investment Adviser Public Disclosure database.

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Harness Wealth

MAY 25, 2023

The primary fee structures are: Fee-only : Advisors only receive payment from their clients for the services they provide, not receiving any commissions or other incentives from product providers. Fee-based : This structure is a blend of fees and commissions. How Much Should I Expect to Pay for Financial Advice?

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Gen Y Planning

AUGUST 1, 2023

Insurance brokers sometimes push whole life insurance policies heavily because of their large commissions and kickbacks. Moving from a saver to an investor provides you the flexibility and opportunity to reach significant financial milestones and exponentially grow your retirement savings.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 10, 2022

According to Veres, the revenue model and the value proposition are the most confusing things for the public when it comes to financial advice. The future of financial advice. Veres believes that the value proposition for a financial advisor has to be something other than, “I can manage your money.”

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Sara Grillo

JANUARY 3, 2025

He started as the Gracious Out Mark found that only two out of 10 calls he received actually fit the model of the traditional financial advisor firm he used to work for. For the sake of conversation, lets assume that by traditional we mean assets under management or commission style firms. and now I am getting paid for half of my time?

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BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market. However, what if the client fails to provide the full picture?

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Watch as all h&#@ breaks loose discussing the question of broker vs. financial advisor, commissions, fees, value, and more! The advisors made the point that the cost of insurance can’t be separated from the “cost of service” or the commission the agent makes. The commission is the commission. Doug Twiddy.

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Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Offering Personalized Financial Advice Through Video Marketing In today’s world, people really like visuals. This is why video marketing works well for financial advisors. The Power of Personalization in Financial Advisory In todays online world, clients want experiences that are specially designed for them.

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International College of Financial Planning

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

They may charge for their services either on a commission basis or hourly rates. However, our advice is to trust financial planners who either take a flat annual fee or charge per hour for managing your portfolio instead of charging a commission on every stock they buy or sell. How to Compensate Financial Advisors?

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

I have a newsletter in which I talk about financial advisor lead generation topics which is best described as “fun and irreverent.” I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Why is the fiduciary standard important in financial advice? Commissions are opaque. Insurance is opaque.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

An RIA firm’s financial advisors must follow the fiduciary standard which is believed to be the highest standard of care in the industry. Fee-only advisor – This is an advisor that does not charge commissions and hence is believed to be more aligned with the client’s best interests. What is a financial paraplanner?

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Sara Grillo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Before we get into it, I’m assuming you’re visiting this page because you are a flat fee financial advisor. Because transparency in financial advice is awesome! You should ask compliance for them. I have a gazillion free resources that can help you! Please read/watch these: Flat fee advisor YouTube playlist.

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International College of Financial Planning

AUGUST 2, 2021

There are two types of Financial Advisors in India – Fee-Only Advisors and Commission Only Advisors. Commission Only Advisors need to gain certification and take the Insurance IRDA Examinations IRDAI IC 38. CFPs are still a rare find in India and even rarer in the role of financial advisors.

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Harness Wealth

JUNE 1, 2023

International Longevity Centre-UK (ILC-UK): The Value of Financial Advice The International Longevity Centre-UK conducted a study aimed at understanding the long-term effect of financial advice on wealth accumulation.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 2, 2023

While there are various types of finance professionals who offer financial advice and services falling under the general financial advisor category, it should be noted that they differ significantly. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if they manage $100 million or more in assets.

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WiserAdvisor

AUGUST 3, 2023

They may also charge an hourly rate for every meeting you have or a commission for the financial instruments they recommend. Hourly rate: Some fee-only financial advisors charge their clients based on an hourly rate for the time they spend providing financial advice and services. Are financial advisors worth it?

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Gen Y Planning

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

So, when it comes to handling your finances, it’s natural to think that the information you hear repeatedly is the best advice to follow. After all, plenty of people are making a living sharing financial advice online (we refer to them as “influencers”). Shouldn’t you listen to what they have to say? Well, no… not necessarily.

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International College of Financial Planning

DECEMBER 23, 2023

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.

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Sara Grillo

JULY 10, 2023

He asked for help and found a support community Right now Thomas is a fee-only fiduciary financial advisor. But when he started out, he was working for a broker-dealer firm that charged commissions. He stumbled across a man named Russ Ford who was a fee-only flat fee advisor, and he liked the message.

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International College of Financial Planning

JULY 10, 2023

By meeting these criteria, you demonstrate your commitment to providing reliable and knowledgeable financial advice to clients. Qualified professionals can explore job opportunities in various sectors, such as wealth management, financial planning, asset management, banks, insurance, and brokerage firms.

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Inside Information

OCTOBER 29, 2023

Every client you bring onboard is somebody who might otherwise have been working with an ‘advisor’ whose goal is to turn as much of his/her retirement portfolio into fees and commissions. If you’re looking for sound financial advice on any important topic, come in and let us see if we can help you.

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Inside Information

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The petition notes that the SEC, in response to litigation from the Financial Planning Association back in 2005, had proposed to go further, and require anyone holding themselves out as a “financial planner” or providing “financial planning services,” or delivering a financial plan to their customers, be required to register as an RIA. .

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Nationwide Financial

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

According to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) veterans who receive calls or recorded messages from “veterans services” should be wary 9. In addition to any general financial advice you may give your active military and veteran clients, there are many free resources available to them from the U.S. Additional Resources.

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Envision Wealth Planning

MAY 23, 2022

Ethics matter in financial advice! If there were more examples of ethical financial advisor practices, then there would be more rightful actions taken by the industry as a whole. In one case, Investopedia named an advisor to one of the “top lists” who was banned for her non-disclosure of commissions earned in a Ponzi scheme.

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