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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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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 1-2)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that NAPFA has announced that it will no longer exclude advisors who receive up to $2,500 in annual trailing commissions from previous product sales, if they agree to donate that money to a non-profit organization (..)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (April 6-7)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that customer arbitration claims related to the SEC's Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023, suggesting that greater awareness among investors of the increased standards for broker-dealers and their (..)

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

If youre looking for a fee-only financial advisor or wealth manager, its probably because you know fee-only advisors don’t sell products. Finding the right financial advisor is so important. Here are some ways to find the best fee-only financial advisor to suit your needs.

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Choosing A Financial Advisor? – Ask These 6 Questions

The Chicago Financial Planner

Here are six questions to ask when choosing a financial advisor: How do you get paid? Fee-only advisors receive no compensation from the sale of investment or insurance products. You should never give your investment dollars directly to a financial advisor, they should always be sent directly to the custodian.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest. Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice.

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Financial Fraud – Tips to Protect Yourself

The Chicago Financial Planner

I’d like to tell you that the problem emanates only from financial advisors who sell product, but sadly two former presidents of NAPFA, the country’s largest organization of fee-only advisors , were been implicated in fraud cases in recent years. If an advisor is insistent that you invest NOW, be very leery.