If your adviser has an “obvious stake” in the policy you buy, implying that he will be paid a commission, then by definition, ...

"I’m uncomfortable with the fact that my planner has an obvious stake with this long-term care policy he want's me to buy." ...

From revenue-sharing ‘kickbacks’ to interest on idle cash, hidden costs may be quietly eroding your returns.

The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA) has long occupied a unique and respected place in the financial planning profession. Founded in 1984 by visionary investor advocates, ...

Check back weekly for the next story, or find the pieces by following Salinger on LinkedIn. The fees collected by financial advisors can often start healthy, passionate debates within the profession, ...

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Financial planning is undergoing a shift as fee-only compensation models, AI-powered tools, and evolving market forecasts reshape how advice is delivered. Pioneers of the fee-only approach continue to ...

CUMMING, GA – Financial Consultants Group, a local wealth advisor, has reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to a fee-only fiduciary model, a practice it has upheld since 1996. This approach ensures that ...

A recent report by research firm Cerulli Associates found that affluent clients are most interested in fee-based planning models. Processing Content The survey found that 36% of affluent investors say ...

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David Grant started out as a receptionist at a fee-only firm, trying to work his way up to eventually becoming a financial planner. But after three years at the firm, he realized that career track ...