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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). While AUM advisors may seem appealing, they often come with high lifetime fees and potential conflicts of interest.

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Adviser links: AI-assisted financial advice

Abnormal Returns

(riabiz.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) is mothballing the Institutional Intelligent Portfolios platform. wealthmanagement.com) Advisers 7 more lessons from building an fee-only RIA from scratch. riabiz.com) Taxes How pre-tax retirement contributions provide flexibility down the road.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Jan 21-22)

Nerd's Eye View

Also in industry news this week: While the number of RIA M&A deals increased in 2022, the size of these deals declined, perhaps reflecting challenging market and economic headwinds A recent survey suggests that nearly half of financial advisory clients have changed advisors or have considered doing so since the start of the pandemic and that portfolio (..)

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Stock Market Highs and Your Retirement

The Chicago Financial Planner

This might have been their own doing or the result of poor financial advice. This is the time to review your portfolio allocation and rebalance if needed. Do it yourself if you’re comfortable or hire a fee-only financial advisor to help you. Manage your portfolio with an eye towards downside risk.

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Is it Wise to Put All Your Money With One Financial Advisor?

WiserAdvisor

Some investors may require the services of multiple advisors as they have extensive investment portfolios comprising real estate, art, collectibles, global businesses, etc. No matter what decision you take, you must first understand the benefits and drawbacks of hiring a single financial advisor and those of engaging multiple professionals.

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What is the cost of a financial advisor?

WiserAdvisor

Knowing the types of financial advisors and their compensation models can empower you to select a professional whose approach aligns seamlessly with your financial goals, risk tolerance, and overall budget. Below are the different types of financial advisors you can choose from based on their fee model: 1.

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A damaging effect of Halo Effect on your finances

Truemind Capital

You must follow some rules to avoid the halo effect playing on your mind: – Do your own research to identify the right investment opportunity, fund managers, investment process, portfolio valuation, etc. from all the available options.