Should You Use a Fee-Only Advisor?

October 02, 2014

Last week, we discussed the dangers of using  a commissioned-based financial advisor. One way to avoid those conflicts of interest is to work with a fee-only (not fee-based, which is fees PLUS commissions) advisor. Instead of selling investments for a commission, they typically charge a fee that’s a percentage of the assets they manage for you. You can search for a fee-only advisor through NAPFA, the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. Continue reading “Should You Use a Fee-Only Advisor?”